Dr. Melissa Gibson, herself a mother, treats every young patient with the warmth, care and attention they deserve. One of a select few children's practitioners to be a Diplomate by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Gibson is uniquely qualified to ensure that your child has the best oral health care available. Who ever thought a trip to the dentist could be so enjoyable?
Kids get to choose their paste and fluoride flavors. From playing in our tent and cabin, to playful and simple brushing lessons to blowing bubbles (indoors!) Dr. Gibson and her team offer every patient only the best. Whether your child is here for a routine preventative cleaning or a more complex procedure, we'll always take the time to explain everything clearly and thoroughly.
You can make decisions with confidence that you're doing what's best for your child's oral health. We all want what's best for our kids, and that's especially true when it comes to promoting great oral health and beautifying their smile.
Kids get to choose their paste and fluoride flavors. From playing in our tent and cabin, to playful and simple brushing lessons to blowing bubbles (indoors!) Dr. Gibson and her team offer every patient only the best. Whether your child is here for a routine preventative cleaning or a more complex procedure, we'll always take the time to explain everything clearly and thoroughly.
You can make decisions with confidence that you're doing what's best for your child's oral health. We all want what's best for our kids, and that's especially true when it comes to promoting great oral health and beautifying their smile.
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And the utmost professionalism: At Shenandoah Smiles, we know it's often difficult for children to be fully at ease when they visit the dentist.
That's why Dr. Melissa Gibson and her team go to such great lengths to ensure that their young patients are as comfortable as possible every minute they're with us.
It all begins the moment a patient walks through the door.
Our friendly, fun environment - what youngster can possibly resist the bubble machine in our reception area? - provides a safe, relaxing space for kids to play while they're waiting for their appointment.
That's why Dr. Melissa Gibson and her team go to such great lengths to ensure that their young patients are as comfortable as possible every minute they're with us.
It all begins the moment a patient walks through the door.
Our friendly, fun environment - what youngster can possibly resist the bubble machine in our reception area? - provides a safe, relaxing space for kids to play while they're waiting for their appointment.
Your child's initial trip to the dentist should occur, believe it or not, before his or her first birthday.
This will enable us to assess your child's oral health at a very early stage, and enable you to meet, question and get comfortable with Dr. Gibson and the entire Shenandoah Smiles dental team.
Shenandoah Smiles is also great fun for curious, playful young minds - we offer a variety of toys, games and other enjoyable distractions to put kids immediately at ease, including bubble blowing, a play tent and play cabin, as well as an overhead TV at every chair once they're called back.
This will enable us to assess your child's oral health at a very early stage, and enable you to meet, question and get comfortable with Dr. Gibson and the entire Shenandoah Smiles dental team.
Shenandoah Smiles is also great fun for curious, playful young minds - we offer a variety of toys, games and other enjoyable distractions to put kids immediately at ease, including bubble blowing, a play tent and play cabin, as well as an overhead TV at every chair once they're called back.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that all children make their initial visit to the dentist before their first birthday.
These early visits are beneficial for parents, as our team's focus will be on reviewing important growth, development and oral-health milestones, as well as diet and hygiene pointers.
This first exam is conducted "knee to knee" - that is, with Dr. Gibson examining your child's mouth while the infant remains in the comfort of your lap.
You'll place your child facing you, with his or her legs wrapped around your waist, then gently lay the infant back into the dentist's lap.
These early visits are beneficial for parents, as our team's focus will be on reviewing important growth, development and oral-health milestones, as well as diet and hygiene pointers.
This first exam is conducted "knee to knee" - that is, with Dr. Gibson examining your child's mouth while the infant remains in the comfort of your lap.
You'll place your child facing you, with his or her legs wrapped around your waist, then gently lay the infant back into the dentist's lap.
A substance that helps teeth resist decay by making their enamel stronger and increasing the rate of remineralization at the beginning of the cavity stage, fluoride is an important part of a child's dental health.
Nearly every municipality in the United States fluoridates its water supply; regularly drinking water treated with fluoride in addition to brushing and flossing every day significantly reduces a child's risk of getting cavities.
We'll recommend fluoride for your child only after conducting a thorough risk assessment.
Nearly every municipality in the United States fluoridates its water supply; regularly drinking water treated with fluoride in addition to brushing and flossing every day significantly reduces a child's risk of getting cavities.
We'll recommend fluoride for your child only after conducting a thorough risk assessment.
One important challenge for dental practitioners nowadays is making kids aware of the strong connection between oral health and whole-body wellness.
That begins with taking care of the gums - unhealthy gums mean unhealthy teeth, with possible negative effects on the rest of the body as well.
As we get older, gum disease is the source of a host of ailments: bleeding, swelling, bad breath, pain, receding gums and tooth loss.
The problems don't always stop there, however; gum disease also causes bacterial buildup in the deep pockets between the teeth and gums.
That begins with taking care of the gums - unhealthy gums mean unhealthy teeth, with possible negative effects on the rest of the body as well.
As we get older, gum disease is the source of a host of ailments: bleeding, swelling, bad breath, pain, receding gums and tooth loss.
The problems don't always stop there, however; gum disease also causes bacterial buildup in the deep pockets between the teeth and gums.
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