Your First Appointment
What should you expect at your first appointment for your child? First, we hope you feel welcome! We love our patients and hope they know that. We love what we do and our goal is to make the appointment as fun and stress free as possible for both the parent and the child. We love parent involvement, but encourage you to let your child come back with the hygienist if they are ready. We make sure to discuss the whole appointment with the parent and answer any questions you may have. If it is discovered that your child will need restorative treatment, we go over what to expect and make sure you are 100% on board.
All of us here at Bighorn Pediatric Dentistry treat you just as special as we would our own family and love to see both the parent and the child leave with a smile on their face and excitement for their next trip here.
Sedation
For some children who have a lot of dental anxiety, we offer some different options for their treatment.
First we have nitrous oxide which may be used for kids who are just a bit nervous or uneasy. This helps to calm their nerves and make them more comfortable during their appointment. It will leave their system before they walk out of our office.
Our second option is for younger kids who may not tolerate treatment well. Oral Conscious Sedation as well as IV Sedation are available for children with extensive treatment needs and would not be able to cooperate fully. We have great success with these forms of sedation and we are certified by the State of Wyoming to use these methods in our office. The doctors will discuss with you their recommendations and come up with a plan of action that you understand and are comfortable with.
State of the Art Technology
Our office is equipped with digital x-rays, which makes diagnosing your child’s dental needs easy and as accurate as possible. We have new state of the art equipment which helps us provide quality care to your family in a timely manner. Also, we have TV’s above each dental chair so your child can enjoy their favorite show while they keep their smile looking as healthy as possible. We have wi-fi available for those parents that need to check their email or take care of other things while visiting our offices.
Surgery Center
For some children, dental rehabilitation at the Sheridan Surgical Center is the best option. We use this for children who may be medically compromised, or they are unable to tolerate treatment in the dental office setting. Our doctors can discuss these options with you and our staff is great to answer any questions you have about getting treatment completed for your child.
Financing Options
We work with most insurance companies and are contracted with Delta Dental of Wyoming, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, as well as Wyoming and Montana Medicaid. For larger out of pocket portions, we are able to provide monthly payments through our partnership with Care Credit. We also have the capability to send electronic statements and you can pay your bill using our convenient online system.