The Dental Ranch is intended to provide a place other than the Emergency Room for patients.

You can make your Buckaroos first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. If old enough, your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. The less to-do concerning the visit, the better.

It is best if you avoid using words around your buckaroo that might cause excessive fear, such as "needle", "shot", "pull", "drill" or "hurt". The Dental Ranch makes a practice of using words that convey the same message, but are amusing and non-frightening to the child.

If your buckaroo is over the age of 3, we ask that you allow them to accompany our staff through the dental experience. We are all highly experienced in helping children overcome anxiety. Separation anxiety is not uncommon in children, so please try not to be concerned if your child exhibits some negative behavior. This is normal and will soon fade. Studies and experience have shown that most children over the age of 3 react more positively when permitted to experience the dental visit on their own and in an environment designed for children.

Our pediatric friendly staff will review the health history form with you at the first visit. You and your buckaroo will get to meet our sheriffs and deputies. The sheriffs will perform a head and neck examination and then evaluate the health of the teeth, gums and your buckaroos bite. X-rays are taken only if the sheriff feels it's necessary. Any additional services will be scheduled for later visits.

Our Insurance Coordinator deputies can discuss all treatment required, give you all of the options available and provide a full treatment plan together with details of costs.