Families are an enormous part of our practice and our business there. We have things set up so we can certainly take care of families. We have three hygienists, so that often if you have a family with several kids, they can all be seeing a different hygienist at the same time, and you don’t have to sit there for three hours while they see the same one person. That’s the advantage of our practice being a little bit larger than some single-dentist practices, but yet we’re small enough that we know the families. I love kids. I moved here to be close to my grandchildren, that’s why I moved to Minnesota. I love taking care of kids, and they’re fun to take care of. When we have to do some dental work on kids, we make a game out of it and they’re great, they love it. We make it so happy for them they don’t realize it was supposed to be hard. It’s only those of us who grew up a couple of decades ago that think it’s supposed to be hard for kids. It’s very important with kids to do what we call “tell, show, do.” I tell them what I’m going to do, and then I show them what’s going to happen, and then I do it. But I’m not going to tell them in words that other adults do that are scary. I have different words I use and talk about, and they’re not scary words and none of it’s hard. Then I might shake their hand and say, “See? We’re going to shake this,” and then we’ll do something that does a little bit of rattling, and they’re like, “Oh, this is no big deal. This is exactly what he said.” And that’s a big thing with kids. You can’t lie to kids more than once, because they’ll never trust you again, so you gotta explain it in terms that they understand and terms that make sense to them, and then it’s not a big deal. It’s like, “Oh yeah, I know this. He said that before.” We take great care of kids. No problems. Some of them we’ll use the gas or the (inaudible), which helps them relax a little bit, but more than that, it blocks their view so they don’t see my hands so it’s not as scary, and I tell them what I’m doing. I mean, it’s not like I could sneak in there and do something and then they never trust me again. That’s not right. So, no, we take real good care of kids. They’re fun.
Find the Care Your Family Needs in One Place
- Cleanings and Exams – Start with preventive service. Let us give your smile a professional cleaning and take a close look at your mouth to watch for any potential problems.
- Athletic Mouthguards – Everyone who plays sports in your family should wear protection to prevent dental injuries. Our custom mouthguards provide better protection than the guards you can buy in stores.
- Emergency Dentistry – You know how quickly an accident or injury can occur. If it requires emergency dental care, give us a call right away.
- ClearCorrect Orthodontics – Teens and adults can straighten their smiles with a custom-made set of clear aligners.
- Restorative Dentistry – Get treatment for cavities, broken teeth, and more when you need it.
- Wisdom Tooth Removal – As your teens get older, they may need their wisdom teeth taken out to prevent a lifetime of dental problems. We can help.
The ADA recommends bringing your child in for their first dental visit within six months of the first tooth emerging. At our general dental practice, we offer free exams and fluoride treatments for children under the age of 3 years old. Fluoride applications can reverse decay in its earliest stages and prevent cavities. Keep your loved ones smiling!
Call Weddell Dental today at 952-884-7706. Or to make your appointments with your family dentist in Bloomington, MN! Visit us on Penn Avenue South, just down the road from Penn Lake Park. We open four days a week at 7:30 a.m. Ask about our Weddell Dental Savings Plan (only available for patients without insurance) to save money on your dental care.
