How can we help you?
At Ponce de Leon Family Dentistry, we believe in empowering our patients to make good decisions about their dental health. Education is important, and we've found that the patients who ask questions and remain engaged in their care have the best long-term results and the strongest commitment to home care.
We encourage you to ask questions about your care, our practice, and the services we offer. Dr. Haeussner will take the time at each appointment to meet with you and answer any questions or concerns you have. We have also compiled a selection of some of the questions we hear the most often. Take a moment to look through these and see if your question is answered here. If it isn't or if you'd like more information, don't hesitate to give us a call at (904) 797-9009 or send us an email using the convenient online contact form found on the Contact page of this website.
Orthodontics
Yes! We are a family dental practice, and we love providing care to entire families!
We typically recommend that children begin coming to our practice around age 3. By this time they should have all their baby teeth in and we'll be able to get a good idea as to how dental development is progressing. Plus, by age 3, children can usually communicate pretty well, sit still long enough for an examination or a cleaning, and follow our directions. They will be able to ask and answer questions, and they will have developed a natural curiosity about the world.
Childhood dental care is so important. For one thing, it's important to establish dental care early so that your child can see that the dentist's office is a safe and comfortable place to be. This will help alleviate the potential for dental fears as your child grows up. Additionally, building these habits early sets the stage for ongoing excellent dental health habits so that your child's healthy smile can remain that way for a lifetime.
If you have any concerns about your child's dental health or their dental development prior to this age, please call our office. We can discuss your concerns with you and determine whether a referral to a pediatric dental specialist is the right option for your family.