We strive to make each and every visit to our office a fun one! Our goal is to provide exceptional and compassionate dental care to children in a comfortable environment. Your child’s first visit to Dr. Cajulis establishes a vital foundation for their future dental experiences. You can make their first visit enjoyable and positive! If your child is old enough, they should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as “needle”, “pull”, “drill” or “hurt”. Our office makes a practice of using words that convey the same message, but are pleasant and non-frightening to your child.

During the first visit, we make sure to obtain important background information, like medical history, and give your child time to get to know our staff and dentist. To understand what to expect for the first visit to our practice, please read through this page.  There’s also background information about our committed staff and our first visit procedures. You can even save some time at your first visit by printing out and completing the patient forms in advance of your appointment.

Patient Forms
Please print and fill out these forms so we can expedite your first visit:

1. Welcome Questionnaire
2. Patient Information Form

In order to view or print these forms you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.
Click here to download it.

Directions and Parking
We are located in the Village Center at Eastlake (behind the Target shopping center).
For specific turn-by-turn directions through Google Maps, click on the “Directions” link on our Contact page.
Feel free to call our office or email us with any questions.

What to Expect on the First Visit
Patience and calm on your part will help ensure a successful and stress-free visit for your child. Schedule the appointment as early as possible in the day, when your child is alert and fresh.

The typical first dental appointment for your child could include one or more of the following:

• A gentle but thorough examination of the teeth, jaw, bite, gums, and oral tissues to monitor growth and development and observe any problem areas.
• If needed, a gentle cleaning, which includes polishing teeth and removing any plaque, tartar build-up, and stains.
• X-rays
• A demonstration of proper dental hygiene.
• Assessment of the need for fluoride.

Ask our office if you can take your child on a tour of the dental office in advance of your appointment. This will create a sense of familiarity when the real appointment rolls around. Before your child’s dental visit, ask us about the procedures to expect so there are no surprises. Talk to your child about what to expect, and build excitement as well as understanding about the upcoming visit. Bring with you to the appointment any records of your child’s complete medical history.