Ask Dr. Henagan: When should my child come in for a visit?


At Henagan Team Dentistry, we believe a child’s first visit to the dentist should be enjoyable and positive. The more you and your child know about the first visit, the better you will feel. Children are not born with a fear of the dentist, but they can fear the unknown. And that’s precisely why Dr. Henagan and our team make a practice of using pleasant, non-frightening, simple words to describe your child’s first dental visit and treatment. We want you to feel at ease from the moment your family arrives at our office.

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), children should visit Dr. Henagan by their first birthday. It is important that your child’s newly-erupted teeth (erupting at 6-12 months of age) receive proper dental care and benefit from proper oral hygiene habits right from the beginning. For more information on the advantages of pediatric dentistry at our New Iberia office, please give us a call today to schedule an appointment.

Office Hours:
  • Monday . . . . . . . 8:00am to 5:00pm
  • Tuesday . . . . . . . 7:00am to 4:00pm
  • Wednesday . . . . 8:00am to 5:00pm
  • Thursday . . . . . . 7:00am to 4:00pm
  • Friday . . . . . . . . . By appointment