06/12/2026
Parents, we love watching your teens and young adults grow up and take charge of their health! Having them come to our office solo is a huge milestone.
To make sure everything goes smoothly (and to avoid the classic “How was the dentist?” / “Fine.” conversation), here are a few quick reminders for when your older kids visit us on their own:
📝 1. The Legal Stuff
**Under 18?** We still need a signed consent form from a parent or guardian before they sit in the chair.
**18 and over?** They are officially legal adults! (Wild, we know.) Because of privacy laws, they will need to sign a release form giving us permission to discuss their treatment with you.
📱 2. The Communication (and Payment) Game Plan
Unless your young adult is entirely responsible for their own scheduling and billing, we need to know how to reach you during their appointment—even just in case of an emergency!
**Want to be in the loop?** We are more than happy to FaceTime you during the exam so you can hear directly from the doc.
**Prefer a recap?** We can record a quick video summary of the appointment! We just need your permission if you’d like your kiddo included in the video.
🕵️ 3. Give Us the Scoop Ahead of Time
Let’s be honest: kids aren’t always the best historians. If they’ve been complaining about a sensitive tooth at home, there’s a 99% chance they will completely forget to mention it to us.
If you have specific concerns, please let us know before they arrive!
🎯 Our Ultimate Goal
We want to keep you informed so nothing falls through the cracks. We’d hate for a tiny, easily fixable cavity to go unscheduled, only for it to be twice the size by the time they come back next summer!
We want zero confusion, zero surprises, and 100% healthy smiles. Give us a call before their next solo visit so we can get your paperwork and communication game plan set up! ✨🦷
