New parents often ask, "When should my child first see a dentist?". The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry as well as pediatricians recommend the first visit of your child to the dentist to be at the time when his or her first baby tooth appears and no later by his or her 1st birthday.
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children who are at risk of early childhood cavities visit a pediatric dentist by age 1.
The idea of such early dental visits is still surprising to many new parents. Based on our actual experience, most parents bring in their children only after most of their baby teeth have erupted after 2 years of age. However, often cavities could have developed at that time.
To prevent early childhood cavities, parents first have to find out their child's risk of developing cavities. They also need to learn how to manage diet, hygiene and fluoride to prevent problems.
But cavities aren't all that parents need to learn about their child's dental health. The age 1 dental visit lets parents discuss:
Also just as important, it is a good idea for your children to be exposed and become comfortable coming to the dental office, and we achieve that by making their visit to the dentist a fun and non-threatening experience. The benefits of a positive first time dental check-up will have lasting benefits in the future health of a child. For more information please visit Metro Dental Care Harvest Hills
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children who are at risk of early childhood cavities visit a pediatric dentist by age 1.
The idea of such early dental visits is still surprising to many new parents. Based on our actual experience, most parents bring in their children only after most of their baby teeth have erupted after 2 years of age. However, often cavities could have developed at that time.
To prevent early childhood cavities, parents first have to find out their child's risk of developing cavities. They also need to learn how to manage diet, hygiene and fluoride to prevent problems.
But cavities aren't all that parents need to learn about their child's dental health. The age 1 dental visit lets parents discuss:
- How to care for an infant's or toddler's mouth
- Proper use of fluoride
- Oral habits, including finger and thumb sucking
- Ways to prevent accidents that could damage the face and teeth
- Teething and milestones of development
Also just as important, it is a good idea for your children to be exposed and become comfortable coming to the dental office, and we achieve that by making their visit to the dentist a fun and non-threatening experience. The benefits of a positive first time dental check-up will have lasting benefits in the future health of a child. For more information please visit Metro Dental Care Harvest Hills
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