< Back 45. What happens if my child’s crown comes off? Damaged Crown If your child’s crown comes loose or falls off, try to save the crown and contact our office as soon as possible so we can evaluate the situation. In many cases, the crown can be re-cemented, but sometimes a replacement may be needed depending on the condition of the tooth and crown. While waiting for your appointment: -Avoid chewing on that side of the mouth to prevent further damage -Keep the area clean by gently brushing and rinsing with water -If your child has any sensitivity, stick to soft foods and avoid very hot or cold items -Make sure the crown is stored safely and brought with you to the visit Prompt care helps protect the tooth underneath and keeps your child comfortable. Our team will make the process quick, gentle, and stress-free. <<>>

< Back 41-A. Does Hurricane Pediatric Dentistry offer lip tie procedures in Utah? Best Lip Tie Dentist in Utah Yes, Hurricane Pediatric Dentistry offers lip tie treatment for children in Southern Utah. When treatment is recommended, a frenectomy may be performed to gently release the tight tissue connecting the upper lip to the gums. This procedure is typically done using modern laser technology, which helps reduce bleeding, minimize discomfort, and support faster healing. It’s a quick treatment, and most children recover easily with very little downtime. Every child is carefully evaluated before treatment is recommended. We consider factors such as feeding difficulties, oral development, speech concerns, and overall dental health to determine if a frenectomy is the right choice. After the procedure, parents may be given simple stretches or exercises to help promote proper healing and reduce the chance of the tissue reattaching. If you’re exploring lip tie treatment for your child, our team is here to provide a personalized evaluation and answer any questions you may have along the way. <<>>

< Back 17. How do you help kids who won’t sit still? Positive Reinforcement We understand that sitting still in a dental chair can be challenging for little ones — and that’s perfectly normal! Our team uses gentle, patient techniques to keep children safe, calm, and comfortable during their visit. Here’s how we help: -Step-by-step approach — procedures are broken into small, manageable steps -Distraction techniques — storytelling, music, or letting your child hold a favorite toy -Parental support — you can stay nearby to comfort and reassure your child -Positive reinforcement — praise, stickers, or small rewards for cooperation -Special accommodations — for children with additional needs, we can adjust the environment or allow extra time Our goal is to help every child feel secure and confident, turning what might feel scary into a positive dental experience. <<>>

< Back 66. Are your dentists board certified? Board Certified Dentists Dr. Tyler Albrecht – Founder Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Dr. Tyler Albrecht is board certified in pediatric dentistry, which means he completed specialized training and rigorous examinations focused on children’s dental health and development. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Kentucky in 2005 after graduating from Brigham Young University. During dental school, he received awards for Best Dentist to Work with Kids and Most Outstanding Clinician, reflecting both his skill and ability to connect with young patients. He completed a two-year Pediatric Dentistry residency at Children’s Hospital of Buffalo in New York, gaining advanced training in caring for infants, children, and patients with diverse needs. Memberships & Certifications: -Board Certified, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry -Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry -Member, American Dental Association Dr. Nate [Last Name] Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Dr. Nate earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Creighton University in 2013 and completed a two-year pediatric dental residency at Children’s Hospital in Omaha. He specializes in creating fun, positive experiences for children while delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. Growing up with nine younger siblings — and now a father of four — Dr. Nate naturally connects with kids and families, ensuring every visit is comfortable and encouraging. Memberships & Certifications: -Board Certified, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry -Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry -Member, American Dental Association Dr. Sean Schexnayder Board Candidate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Sean graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 2010 and was honored with the Dr. Ulnick Humanitarian Award for his compassion and service. He completed a two-year Pediatric Dentistry residency at Temple University Hospital, gaining advanced training in caring for infants, children, and adolescents. Outside the office, Dr. Sean enjoys spending time with his wife and son, exploring Southern Utah’s mountains, and staying active with family adventures. Memberships & Certifications: -Board Candidate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry -Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry -Member, American Dental Association Dr. Dean Orton Pediatric Dentist Raised in Parowan, Utah, Dr. Dean earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Southern Utah University before receiving his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Roseman University of Health Sciences. He graduated with honors in Clinical Excellence, Professionalism and Ethics, and Student Research. Dr. Dean’s passion for pediatric dentistry began during seven years as a dental assistant at Cedar View Pediatric Dentistry. He now returns to serve families across Southern Utah. Outside the office, he enjoys the outdoors, spending time with his wife and dog, and cheering on his favorite football teams. Memberships & Certifications: -Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry -Member, American Dental Association <<>>

< Back 13. What happens if I miss or cancel the appointment? Cancellation Policy We ask for at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel a regular appointment. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled time will incur a $25 fee, which must be paid in full before rescheduling. This policy helps ensure we can offer appointment times to other patients. For sedation appointments, a cancellation made less than 24 hours in advance will incur a $50 fee. <<>>

< Back 75. HIPAA Policy for Hurricane Pediatric Dentistry HIPAA POLICY & AGREEMENT NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES Effective Date: January 14, 2026 THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. THE PRIVACY OF YOUR MEDICA INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT TO US. CONTACT INFORMATION For more information about our privacy practices, to discuss questions or concerns, or to get additional copies of this notice, please contact our Privacy Officer. Privacy Officer Telephone: 435-635-7200 Privacy Officer Address: 48 S 2500 W #230 Hurricane Utah 84737 OUR LEGAL DUTY We are required by law to protect the privacy of your protected health information ("medical information"). We are also required to send you this notice about our privacy practices, our legal duties and your rights concerning your medical information. We must follow the privacy practices that are described in this notice while it is in effect. This notice takes effect on the date set forth at the top of this page and will remain in effect unless we replace it. We reserve the right at any time to change our privacy practices and the terms of this notice at any time, provided such changes are permitted by applicable law. We reserve the right to make any change in our privacy practices and the new terms of our notice applicable to all medical information we maintain, including medical information we created or received before we made the change in practices. We may amend the terms of this notice at any time. If we make a material change to our policy practices, we will provide to you, the revised notice. Any revised notice will be effective for all health information we maintain. The effective date of a revised notice will be noted. A copy of the current notice in effect will be available in our facility and on our website. You may request a copy of the current notice at any time. We collect and maintain oral, written and electronic information to administer our business and to provide products, services and information of importance to our patients. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards in the handling and maintenance of our patients' medical information, in accordance with applicable state and federal standards, to protect against risks such as loss, destruction and misuse. USES AND DISCLOSURES OF YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION Treatment: We may disclose your medical information, without your prior approval, to another dentist or healthcare provider working in our facility or otherwise providing you treatment for the purpose of evaluating your health, diagnosing medical conditions and providing treatment. For example, your health information may be disclosed to an oral surgeon to determine whether surgical intervention is needed. Payment: We provide dental services. 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We may disclose your medical information to another dental or medical provider or to your health plan subject to federal privacу protection laws, as long as the provider or plan has had a relationship with you and the medical information is for that provider's or health plan's care quality assessment and improvement activities, competence and qualification evaluation and review activities, or fraud and abuse detection and prevention. Your Authorization: You (or your legal personal representative) may give us written authorization to use your medical information or to disclose it to anyone for any purpose. Once you give us authorization to release your medical information, we cannot guarantee that the person to whom the information is provided will not disclose that information. You may take back or "revoke" your written authorization at any time, except if we have already acted based on your authorization. Your revocation will not affect any use or disclosure permitted by your authorization while it was in effect. Unless you give us written authorization, we will not use or disclose your medical information for any purpose other than those described in this notice. We will obtain your authorization prior to using your medical information for marketing, fundraising purposes or for commercial use. Once authorize, you may opt out of these communications at any time. Family, Friends and Others involved in your care or payment for care: We may disclose your medical information to a family member, friend or any other person you involve in your care or payment for your health care. We will disclose on the medical information that is relevant to the person's involvement. We may use or disclose your name, location and general condition to notify, or to assist an appropriate public or private agency to locate and notify, a person responsible for your care in appropriate situations, such as a medical emergency or during disaster relief efforts. We will provide you with an opportunity to object to these disclosures, unless you are not present or are incapacitated or it is an emergency or disaster relief situation. In those situations, we will use our professional judgment to determine whether disclosing your medical information is in your best interest under the circumstances. Health-Related Products and Services: We may use your medical information to communicate with you about health-related products, benefits, services, payment for those products and services and treatment alternatives. Reminders: We may use or disclose medical information to send you reminders about your dental care, such as appointment reminders via US Mail, email and telephone. By providing your email address to us, you agree that you may receive reminders and breach notifications via email as a possible alternative to US Mail. It is the policy of our office to leave a message on any voicemail or answering machine that may be attached to a number that you provide (home, cell or work). If you prefer that we NOT leave a message to confirm treatment or your appointments, please check this box.☐ Plan Sponsors: If your dental insurance coverage is through an employer's sponsored group dental plan, we may share summary health information with the plan sponsor. Public Health and Benefit Activities: We may use and disclose your medical information, without your permission, when required by law and when authorized by law for the following kinds of public health and public benefit activities; for public health, including to report disease and vital statistics, child abuse, adult abuse, neglect or domestic violence; to avert a serious an imminent threat to health or safety; for health care oversight, such as activities of state insurance commissioners, licensing and peer review authorities and fraud prevention agencies; for research; in response to court and administrative orders and other lawful process; to law enforcement officials with regard to crime victims and criminal activities; to coroners, medical examiners, funeral directors and organ procurement organizations; to the military, to federal officials for lawful intelligence, counterintelligence, and national security activities, and to correctional institutions and law enforcement regarding persons in lawful custody; and as authorized by state worker's compensation laws. Special protections for SUD records: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment records have enhanced protections. They cannot be used in legal proceedings without your consent or court order. If a use or disclosure of health information described above in this notice is prohibited or materially limited by other laws that apply to us, it is our intent to meet the requirements of the more stringent law. Business Associates: We may disclose your medical information to our business associates that perform functions on our behalf or provide us with services if the information is necessary for such functions or services. Our business associates are required, under contract with us, to protect the privacy of your information and are not allowed to use or disclose any information other than as specified in our contract. Data Breach Notification Purposes: We may use your contact information to provide legally required notices of unauthorized acquisition, access or disclosure of your health information. Additional Restrictions on use and disclosure: Certain federal and state laws may require special privacy protections that restrict the use and disclosure of certain health information, including highly confidential information about you. "Highly Confidential Information" may include confidential information under Federal laws governing reproductive rights, alcohol and drug abuse information and genetic information as well as state laws that often protect the following types of information: 1) HIV/AIDS; 2) Mental Health; 3) Genetic Tests (in accordance with GINA 2009); 4) Alcohol and drug abuse; 5) Sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive health information; and 6) Child or adult abuse or neglect, including sexual assault. YOUR RIGHTS 1) You have a right to see and get a copy of your health records. 2) You have a right to amend your health information. 3) You have a right to ask to get an Accounting of Disclosures of when and why your health information was shared for certain purposes. 4) You are entitled to receive a Notice of Privacy Practices that tells you how your health information may be used and shared. 5) You may decide if you want to give your Authorization before your health information may be used or shared for certain purposes, such as marketing. It is the policy of our office NOT to sell or disclose your information to any outside firms or business partners. Your information may be used, only within our office, for the purposes of presenting to you certain products or services which our dentist(s) or staff feel may present a benefit for you, your oral health or happiness with your smile. If you would like to opt out of this level of service, you may do so by checking this box. ☐ 6) You have the right to receive your information in a confidential manner and restrict certain communication methods. 7) You have a right to restrict who receives your information. 8) You have a right to request amendment to be made to your health records by submitting the request in writing to our privacy officer. Your request does not guarantee the amendment, but does guarantee that it will be reviewed and considered. 9) If you believe your rights are being denied or your health information is not being protected, you can: a. File a complaint with your provider or health insurer b. File a complaint with the U.S. Government 10) Right to opt out of fundraising activities. If you would like to opt out of any fundraising programs that our office may participate in, such as cancer walks, or other fundraising programs you may do so by checking this box. ☐ COMPLAINTS If you are concerned that we may have violated your privacy rights, or you disagree with a decision we made about access to your medical information, about amending your medical information, about restricting our use or disclosure of your medical information, or about how we communicate with you about your medical information (including a breach notice communication), you may contact our Privacy Officer to register either a verbal or written complaint. You may also submit a written complaint to the Office for Civil Rights of the United States Department of Health and Human Services: 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 509F, Washington, DC, 20201. You may contact the Office for Civil Rights' hotline at 1-800-368-1019. We support your right to privacy of your medical information. We will not retaliate in any way if you choose to file a complaint with us or with the US Department of Health and Human Services. <<>>

< Back 41. Does my insurance cover a lip tie? Insurance Coverage for Lip Tie Insurance coverage for a lip tie procedure can vary based on your dental or medical plan. Some policies may cover the treatment if it’s considered medically necessary—such as for feeding, speech, or oral health concerns—while others may classify it as elective. Here’s how to check your coverage: -Review your policy for terms like “frenectomy,” “oral surgery,” or “pediatric dental procedures.” -Reach out to our office — we’re happy to verify your benefits and assist with submitting any required claims. Our goal is to make the process simple and stress-free, so your child can receive the care they need without confusion about coverage. <<>>

< Back 61. Can a broken baby tooth be saved? Broken Teeth Most broken baby teeth can’t be “saved” like permanent teeth because they’re meant to fall out naturally. Still, it’s important to see a dentist as soon as possible. Why prompt care matters: -The dentist can check for injury to the gums, jaw, or underlying permanent teeth. -Sharp edges can be smoothed to prevent cuts or discomfort. -Pain or infection can be treated if necessary. -The tooth can be monitored until it naturally falls out. Even if the baby tooth won’t be saved long-term, timely dental care keeps your child comfortable and helps prevent complications. <<>>

< Back 49. What if I don’t have dental insurance and need financing? Financing Treatments We ask that all patient portions and deductibles be paid at the time of service. This policy helps us keep costs reasonable for everyone. Before any treatment, our team will provide an estimate of your child’s treatment costs or co-pay. While this estimate is typically accurate, there may be instances where an additional amount is required. For larger or more complex treatment plans, we are happy to discuss flexible financial arrangements. To make care more accessible, we offer CareCredit, which allows you to finance 100% of your dental treatment with no upfront costs, no annual fees, and no prepayment penalties. This lets you start your child’s care immediately while making low, convenient monthly payments. We also partner with Lending Club to provide additional financing options. Contact our office for details and guidance on which option works best for your family. <<>>

< Back 60. What should I do if my child knocks out a tooth? Teeth Knocked Out Acting quickly can make a big difference, especially for permanent teeth. Follow these steps: -Stay calm and reassure your child – Accidents happen; keeping them calm helps reduce stress. -Locate the tooth – Pick it up by the crown (the white part), avoiding the root. -Rinse gently – If the tooth is dirty, rinse it with water. Do not scrub or remove any tissue. -Preserve the tooth – -If possible, place the tooth back in its socket. -If not, store it in milk or a tooth preservation kit (available at many pharmacies). -Seek dental care immediately – Contact your pediatric dentist right away. Permanent teeth have the best chance of being saved if treated quickly. Important: Baby teeth are usually not re-implanted, but your child should still be seen by a dentist to check for injury and prevent infection. <<>>

We offer the most comprehensive care anywhere in Southern Utah specializing in kids dental. Sometimes those emergency dental situations happen at odd times or different circumstances. Dr. Tyler Albrecht and his team are here for you 24/7 in case of that unfortunate event, you will need our contact info. Google Maps 48 S 2500 W Suite 230 Hurricane, Utah 84737 (435) 635-7200 hurricanekidsdental@gmail.com Mon – Thurs...... 8AM-4:00PM Friday.......................Closed Saturday................. Closed Sunday.................... Closed

< Back 16. My child is very anxious—what can I do to help? Anxious Behavior It’s normal for children to feel nervous about visiting the dentist. Here are some ways you can help your child feel more comfortable: -Stay calm and positive — Children pick up on your energy. If you remain relaxed, your child is more likely to feel secure. -Talk about the visit in a friendly way — Describe the dentist as someone who helps keep teeth healthy, counts teeth, and checks smiles, rather than focusing on pain or shots. -Read books or watch videos about the dentist — Age-appropriate stories can help your child understand what to expect. -Bring a comfort item — A favorite toy, blanket, or stuffed animal can provide reassurance. -Use distraction techniques — Singing, storytelling, or quiet games in the waiting room can ease anxiety. -Ask about sedation or calming methods — Our team can suggest gentle approaches, including nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) if needed. Our goal is to make every visit positive and stress-free. With patience, preparation, and support, even anxious children can have a confident, comfortable dental experience. <<>>