At Burg Children’s Dentistry, we feel that parental involvement is crucial in ensuring the oral health of children. Establishing healthy oral hygiene habits for your child at a young age is important in the prevention of cavities and tooth decay. We encourage parents to take an active role in the oral health of their children. Children often learn by watching their parents. We suggest making tooth brushing and flossing a fun family event. In addition to at-home care, we recommend that a professional cleaning and examination appointment be scheduled for your child every six months.
Suggestions for preparing your child for his/her first dental visit:
Play pretend dentist with your child
Let your child count your teeth
Read children books about dentistry to your child. See our list of Recommended Books
Be positive about the dental experience.
At the end of each appointment, parents are encouraged to reward their child with words of praise for a job well done.
At Burg Children’s Dentistry, we value the long-lasting relationships and trusting friendships we build with each of our patients and their parents. We provide nutritional counseling to parents and provide nutritious sack lunch and snack ideas. We also provide ideas for preventing dental decay and help parents determine what may be the cause of cavities for their child.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Arthur’s Loose Tooth (An I Can Read Book)
Lillian Hoban (Illustrator), Terry Christie (Reader)
Arthur’s Tooth
Mark Brown
Barney Goes to the Dentist
Linda Cress Dowdy, Dennis Full (Illustrator)
The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist
Stan and Jan Berenstain
Brush Your Teeth Please
Leslie McGuire, Jean Pidgeon, and Dina Anastasio
Clifford’s Loose Tooth (Big Red Reader)
Wendy Cheyette Lewison, Norman Bridwell, John Kurtz, and Sandrina Kurtz
Cousin Ruth’s Tooth
Amy MacDonald
The Crocodile and the Dentist
Taro Gomi, Earl Pully, and Steve Blane
David Decides about Thumbsucking: A Story for Children, A Guide for Parents
Susan Heitler, Ph.D.
Doctor De Soto
William Steig
Doctor De Soto Goes to Africa
William Steig
Dog Breath
Dav Pilkey
Freddie Visits the Dentist (Little Barron’s Toddler Books)
Nicola Smee
Going to the Dentist (First Experiences)
Anne Civardi
Have You Ever Seen a Moose Brushing His Teeth?
Jamie McClaine
I Know Why I Brush My Teeth (Sam’s Science)
Kate Rowan, Katharine McEwen (Illustrator)
Just Going to the Dentist: Golden Look-Look Book
Mercer Mayer (Illustrator)
They were so friendly and my daughter loved them! They made sure I understood everything before doing any work. I really felt like they loved my girl and wanted to make her comfortable. I would recommend them to everyone!
- Heather H.
Love Burg!! The dentists are fantastic, able to explain exactly what is needed and why. And they talk to my boys, instead of only to me; they include then kids in the decisions. Very patient and friendly. Love the front desk staff, too.
- Jessica K.
What a great experience! My son has been terrified of going to the dentist. The staff was so kind and engaging that he didn’t even bat an eye. They were able to get more done with no tears then the past three dental offices we went to.
- Sarah P.
We love Burg Children’s Dentistry! The staff is so kind and patient and they are so gentle with the kids. My daughter is four and loves going to the dentist because they make it so fun and comfortable. I’m grateful we live close to such a great dental office!
- Claire M.
I love this place, but what is more important is that my daughter loves this place. She looks forward to going to the dentist. I did not grow up with the same experience. I’m confident that she is being taken care of on every visit.
- Sara R.
Amazing staff. From the receptionist to the doctor himself. Very patient with my fifteen month old who wouldn’t lay down to me filling out my paperwork with a newborn in tow. Our family will be returning for sure!
- Jon & Melissa L.
The staff is so great with my kids. On the way for his visit he says, “I LOVE going to the dentist!” Which is funny considering how much I dread it! Dr Nielsen is so nice and takes the time to explain everything he sees.
- Christina T.
The folks at Burg Children’s Dentistry are excellent! Our four year old daughter loves going there and they have set her up to enjoy going to the dentist for years to come! I have recommended them to friends already! Thanks for a great job guys!
- Watt C.
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