Our pediatric dentist in Dunwoody offers comprehensive children's dentistry for small smiles of all ages!

Time to Schedule Your Child's First Dental Visit?

Pediatric Dentistry

As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Jason Bongiovi wants parents to realize that early oral health care is essential for very young children. One of the most positive things we can do is help them become great dental patients as adults, starting with their first dental visit.

Dentistry for Children of All Ages

At The Whole Tooth, we love treating kids of all ages, from infants to teens. We’re there for them when their first tooth arrives and will still be there when they get ready to graduate from high school.

As a board-certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Bongiovi provides age-specific treatment to accommodate children’s ever-changing oral health needs. In addition to his advanced training, Dr. Bongiovi spent 10 years on the Craniofacial Team at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, where he gained invaluable experience treating children with special health needs, including those with autism, cancer, cleft palates, and those who are medically compromised.

Your Child’s First Dental Visit

A common question we hear is when to schedule that all-important first dental visit for a child. According to the recommendations provided by The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, we like to see children no later than their first birthday. At this age, baby teeth are starting to appear and big things start happening with their oral health!

Because baby teeth play a crucial role in holding space for permanent teeth, we need to keep them healthy until they are ready to come out on their own. If a baby tooth is lost too soon, it can have consequences that affect their future oral development.

Preventive Dental Exams and Cleanings

Unfortunately, cavities are still widespread in kids today, but the good news is that they are also highly preventable. Preventive dentistry for children is a team effort, with your dentist providing six-month exams and teeth cleanings and you reinforcing positive oral hygiene and nutrition habits at home.

Support and Guidance for Parents

Since we only see your child every six months, you play a significant role in helping them develop healthy oral habits. We will explain everything you need to know about proper brushing and flossing habits, diet and nutrition, and offer guidance on issues like bottle feeding, pacifier use, and thumb-sucking.

We Look forward to Welcoming Your Child

Dr. Bongiovi enjoys working with children of all ages and helping them develop a healthy, positive attitude about dentistry. The goal is to get them involved with their oral health from an early age and instill positive habits that last a lifetime. You can be confident that your child’s oral health couldn’t be in any better hands than it is at The Whole Tooth.

Please call our Dunwoody, GA dental office to schedule an appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I come back with my child during their appointment?

Absolutely! You are welcome to accompany your child for any dental appointment. As a board certified pediatric dentist in Dunwoody, Dr. Jason Bongiovi has the skill, training, and gentle approach needed to address each child’s unique needs and personality. Some children definitely do better with a parent present, while others benefit from one-on-one interaction with the dentist.

A Positive Experience for Your Child

We understand that new situations like a visit to the dental office can be challenging for kids (and parents!), but Dr. Bongiovi makes the process fun and interesting. By meeting them on their level and never pressuring them, we can help them become great dental patients in the future.

We also welcome siblings and even recommend that your child accompany a big brother or sister to their appointment to see what it’s all about. However, we do ask that siblings are not present for operative procedures like tooth fillings.

As Dr. Bongiovi works with your child, he will become familiar with their unique needs. Some kids are very apprehensive, while others climb right up into the dental chair ready for a new adventure.

Gentle Pediatric Dentistry in Dunwoody, GA

If you are looking for an experienced pediatric dentist who loves helping kids have a positive experience, please call The Whole Tooth to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bongiovi.

My child is afraid of the dentist and may not cooperate. What’s going to happen?

The benefit of bringing your child to a pediatric dentist is that they are uniquely qualified and trained to work with kids who may not be receptive at first. There’s no right or wrong way for your child to act when they experience a new situation like visiting a dental office.

Relax—We’ve Got This!

It may not be your first inclination, but the best thing you can do is provide gentle reassurance for your child and let Dr. Bongiovi do what he’s trained to do. The goal is to help kids become great dental patients for life, starting with their first visit.

It’s important that we always end children’s visits to our Dunwoody dental office on a positive note. This helps them develop confidence, and each visit builds on the success of the one before it.

We will never push your child just to get something done. Sometimes it’s better to do a little less in one appointment, knowing that we'll get more done the next time they come in.

Call Us with Questions about Pediatric Dentistry

If you are looking for a pediatric dentist in Dunwoody, Dr. Bongiovi and his team would love to meet you and your child. If you have specific concerns or questions about an upcoming visit, please don’t hesitate to reach out so we can put your mind at ease.

We know that with a gentle approach and a little TLC, your little one will become a pro at dental visits in no time.

My child has special needs. How are you going to complete dental treatment?

We care about the safety and comfort of each of our youngest patients, and that quality is reflected in our treatment of children with special health care needs.

Dr. Jason Bongiovi has been providing pediatric dentistry for children with special health care needs for over 15 years. He worked on the craniofacial team at Children’s Hospital for over ten years, where he gained extensive experience providing dentistry for children with special needs.

During this time and in the years since, Dr. Bongiovi has learned that each child is unique and may need a different approach.

We Treat Kids with Special Health Needs

Sometimes, this means having their dental treatment completed in a hospital setting. This allows our pediatric dentist to do all the treatment at once and then concentrate on building the patient up in the office after that treatment is done.

We understand that parents may have strong feelings about this recommendation. But rest assured that the decision to complete treatment in a hospital setting is a last resort and not one that we ever take lightly.

Call Us for Special Needs Dentistry in Dunwoody, GA

Dr. Bongiovi wants every child in our community to have access to quality dentistry delivered in a way that meets their unique and specific needs.

If you have a child with special needs and have questions about their dental care, please don’t hesitate to call our Dunwoody dental office to schedule an appointment.

Meet Our Doctors:

Dr. Ashley Starnes

I’m a native of Conyers, GA and have called Dunwoody home for the last eighteen years. My interest in dentistry started when I was in the third grade when my brother’s orthodontist put braces on ...

Dr. Jason Bongiovi

I have A LOT of experience with fear of the dentist, but not because of the reasons you may think. This is my 16th year practicing pediatric dentistry. I graduated from Medical College of Georgia ...

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Pediatric Dentistry for All Ages in Dunwoody, GA

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