Parental Involvement

We feel parental involvement is extremely important. Preparing your child for the first visit by reading recommended books, playing pretend dentist and being positive about the dental experience is very helpful. Please refer to What should I tell my child about the first dental visit? in the Pediatric Dentistry Section of our website.

At the end of each appointment, parents are invited to reward their child with words of praise for a job well done.

We enjoy establishing a trusting friendship with each child and their parents. We teach parents that it’s fun to converse with their child using our gentle dental terminology.

Parental Involvement, Weideman Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Citrus Heights/Sacramento CA

Nutritional counseling is provided to parents that will assist them with packing lunches and snacks for school. We also help parents figure out what may be the cause of cavities for their child and give them many ideas for preventing dental decay.

Routine dental care, such as six-month cleaning and examination appointments, can also develop lasting friendships with our dental team. Children learn by watching their parents. Regular tooth brushing and flossing can be a fun family event.

The recommended ADA interactive website

Board Certified Specialists in Pediatric Dentistry and Infant Oral Health.

Weideman Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is located in Citrus Heights, CA. Call us! (916) 962-0577.

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RECOMMENDED BOOKS

“Barney Goes to the Dentist” by Linda Cress Dowdy
“Just Going to the Dentist” by Mercer Mayer
“The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist” by Stan & Jan Berenstain

GENTLE DENTAL TERMINOLOGY

We’re Going to Count Your Teeth – Examination
Tooth Counter – Explorer
Pictures of Your Teeth – X-Rays
Bubbles for Your Teeth - Fluoride
Tooth Paint - Sealant
Straw - Suction
Wiggle Tooth – Pull Tooth
Jelly – Topical Anesthetic
Sleepy Juice – Novocain
Pillow – Cotton
Tooth Bug – Cavity
We’re Going to Brush the Bug Off Your Tooth – Drilling
Filling up the House the Bug Left on Your Tooth - Filling
Mr. Bumpy – Slow Speed Drill
Tooth Smoother or Electric Toothbrush– High Speed Drill
Silver Star – Amalgam Filling
White Star – Composite Filling
Protection Hat for Your Tooth – Crown

Weideman Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, 7916 Pebble Beach Drive, Ste. 101, Citrus Heights, California 95610 | (916) 962 - 0577

Weideman Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Proudly accepting Patients from the California communities of
Sacramento, Citrus Heights, including Antelope, Cameron Park, Carmichael CA, El Dorado Hills CA,
Elk Grove, Elverta, Fair Oaks CA, Folsom CA, Foothill Farms, Gold River, Granite Bay, Lincoln, Loomis, Natomas,
North Highlands, Orangevale CA, Rancho Cordova, Rancho Murieta, Rio Linda, Rocklin CA and Roseville CA.