Whether it's for a yearly checkup or a more serious illness, MaineHealth Pediatrics Farmington offers the expert care kids deserve. Our care team is specially trained in the prevention, detection and management of physical, behavioral, and developmental problems that affect infants, children, and adolescents.
Compassionate care for kids, close to home
Our pediatricians will help you and your child make healthy choices that support healthy child development. We also help kids and families manage chronic conditions, acute illnesses and injuries. When necessary, our team will coordinate referrals to MaineHealth specialists, MaineHealth Franklin Hospital or MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital.
Services
- Physical exams
- School and sports physicals
- Sick visits
- Well-child visits and immunizations
- Management of chronic health conditions
- Developmental and behavioral concerns
- Patient education
- Outpatient subspecialty care
- Oral health guidance and fluoride treatments
Walk-in hours
Pediatric walk-in care is available from 7:30 am - 9:00 am, Monday-Friday (8:30 am - 9:30 am the second Wednesday of each month). This service is for patients who have acute illnesses or injuries that need prompt attention but aren’t life threatening. Please schedule an appointment for chronic conditions. In the case of a life-threatening emergency, please dial 911.
For your convenience we offer:
- Same day appointments as needed
- 24/7 provider access
- Onsite behavioral health care by licensed clinical social workers
Your Child's First Visit
You may need to obtain a referral or pre-authorization if required by your insurance carrier. If you are transferring your child's care from another doctor, please sign a release form so we have permission to view your child's medical records. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your first appointment.
Prescription Refills
If you notice that your medication is running low, please call us at least seven days before you will run out of doses. This gives your physician time to review your record, call you back with any questions, approve the refill, and contact the pharmacy per their policy. Please plan ahead.
Appointment Policy
Parents and/or legal guardians are required to be present for all health maintenance/behavioral visits. When calling for an appointment, please help us schedule an adequate amount of time by describing the reason for your visit. For your first visit, we would ask you to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to complete any necessary forms. If you are unable to make your appointment, 24-hour advance notice is appreciated whenever possible. This allows us to open up that time for another patient needing care.
Emergencies
In the event of a life-threatening emergency, please call 911. Do not delay emergency care by calling our office or the hospital. Afterward, if necessary, call your physician for further advice and coordination of your emergency care.
MaineHealth clinical social workers are available to provide behavioral health care on site. Services include:
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Counseling
- Education
- Therapeutic interventions
Your pediatrician may recommend behavioral health resources including crisis services, case management, long-term therapy, medication management, support groups, substance abuse services, and children’s services.
Social workers assess and treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral health concerns such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Mood disorders
- Relationship issues
- Trauma experiences
- Grief and loss
- Attention issues
- Disruptive behaviors
- Child developmental issues
- School-based performance concerns
- Identity issues
- Substance abuse
- Chronic illness
- Phase of life issues
Your Baby’s Growing Teeth
Most kids start to get their baby teeth when they are between 6-10 months old. By the time they are 2 years old they should have all 20 baby teeth.
Kids should have their first visit with a dentist by their first birthday. It helps to start a relationship with a dentist early so that it is part of your child’s normal routine.
Tips to Prevent Tooth Decay:
- Before your infant gets their first tooth, try to clean their gums once a day with a soft, clean, damp cloth. This gets your baby comfortable with the feeling.
- Don’t share spoons and cups with your baby.
- Don’t clean your baby’s pacifier with your mouth.
- If you put your baby to bed with a bottle, fill it with water only. Milk, formula, juices, soda and breast milk all have sugar in them that can puddle around a sleeping baby’s teeth, causing tooth decay.
Protect your child's teeth with these 3 easy steps:
- Brush two times a day with fluoride toothpaste. Use a thin smear of toothpaste for children under three years of age and a pea-size amount for kids over three years old.
- Serve your child a healthy diet, and keep them away from sugary drinks and snacks.
- Ask about fluoride varnish the next time you visit your child's doctor or dentist. Fluoride varnish can prevent or even reverse tooth decay.
What is Fluoride varnish?
Fluoride varnish is extra protection for your child's teeth. The application of fluoride just takes a few minutes for your child's doctor or dentist to apply. It is put on your child’s teeth with a soft brush. The varnish dries quickly and kids like the fruity taste. After the fluoride varnish is put on, follow your health care provider's instructions.
Kids who get at least four treatments of fluoride varnish before their fourth birthday are less likely to have cavities. Kids who get fluoride varnish at earlier ages benefit even more.
Routine shots are one of the safest and best ways to protect children from contagious diseases.
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