Hawkins Family Dentistry - Midlothian

Child’s First Appointment in Midlothian

A child’s first dental visit plays a crucial role in building healthy habits and ensuring a positive start to lifelong oral care.
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Child’s First Appointment in Midlothian: Building Healthy Smiles for Life

Help your child develop strong oral hygiene habits while monitoring their dental growth. We offer personalized care designed to support their unique needs, ensuring a positive start to a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Preparing for Your First Appointment

Help your child feel comfortable by encouraging open conversations about their upcoming visit. The first appointment focuses on creating a fun, stress-free experience while building trust with the dentist.

What to Expect During the First Visit:

Engaging Conversation

We’ll take the time to talk with you and your child, explaining each step and introducing dental tools in an easy-to-understand way. Using simple, kid-friendly language, we aim to make the experience enjoyable and reassuring.

Gentle Examination

A careful examination of your child’s teeth, gums, and tongue will help identify any concerns or areas needing extra attention. We’ll provide personalized tips for at-home care and highlight key focus areas for future visits.

Educational Experience

Brushing techniques may be reviewed, giving our team the opportunity to offer personalized tips for improvement. Questions are always welcome, ensuring both parents and children gain clear insights into maintaining a healthy smile. Creating a supportive and educational space helps make the first dental visit a positive and confidence-boosting experience.

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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.

Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Scheduling a child’s first dental visit around their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth appearing is recommended.

Talking to your child about their appointment in a reassuring way can be helpful. Answering their questions and creating a sense of familiarity may ease any nervousness.

The length of the initial visit varies, but it generally takes between 30 minutes to an hour, allowing time for a thorough exam and discussion.

If any concerns are found during the exam, the dentist will go over treatment options and provide recommendations for the best course of action.

Preventive treatments such as fluoride applications or sealants may be suggested, depending on your child’s dental health needs.

Having dental insurance details, medical history, and any prior dental records is important. Comfort items like a favorite toy or blanket can also help your child feel more relaxed.

What Our Patients Are Saying

For more than 15 years, we've earned our 5-star reputation as one of the most trusted dental care providers for residents of Midlothian, North Chesterfield, Bon Air & the Greater Richmond area. We love our patients, and it seems they love us too!

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brad beck
1 month ago
I really like and appreciate everyone here at Hawkins Dentistry. I have been bringing my family here for several years and there’s no one else I trust to get done what I need. Super friendly and reliable . Thanks again! Brad Beck
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Jane Atsanyuk
1 month ago
Our visit today was outstanding. The staff was professional, welcoming, and incredibly good with my children, ensuring they felt comfortable throughout the visit. The level of care and attention to detail was truly impressive. We are grateful for such a positive experience. Highly recommend for families.
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Gregory Milner
2 months ago
The team @ Hawkins Family Dentistry is great! My appointments always start promptly. The staff are genuinely courteous. My self, my wife & our daughter all go there since moving to Midlothian and no one has a single complaint.
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Doug Cornell
3 months ago
Hawkins Family Dentistry is the best dental practice in all of Virginia. Dr. Hawkins takes the time to explain the options and then moves quickly to get the job done. The support personnel are phenomenal, especially Brittney, who always is helpful and is usually assigned to me. They are also one of the most technically advanced dental practices I have ever seen. Great dentist I would highly recommend.
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Brittany Schmitt
4 months ago
I needed a whole bunch of fillings done, and was really dreading it because my experience with fillings at a previous dentist was terrible. Dr. Hawkins and his team put me at ease from the very beginning, and were so gracious and thoughtful the whole time. And my teeth feel great! These people are seriously good at what they do, and more importantly, it’s easy to see they care about people. Highly recommend!
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