First Visit
First
Visit
Give Them A Head Star
For A Lifetime Of Positive Oral Health
The first visit is vital to your child's relationship with the dentist. Set the first appointment within 6 months of their first tooth erupting or by age 1.
Baby teeth are important to your child’s development, helping them eat, speak and smile. Decay in baby teeth can lead to paionfull infection. The baby teeth are place holders for the adult ones growing underneath. If a baby tooth is lost the adult one below grows to fill the empty space, requiring others that follow to find a new position in the mouth. The result is crooked and crowded teeth requiring costly and time consuming surgical and orthodontic intervention as your child matures.
Starting infants off with good oral care helps protect their teeth for years to come.
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Q | When should my child have their first visit?
A | Professional Dental Associations recommend that a child's first dental visit should occur within six months of the eruption of the first tooth, or no later than the child's first birthday. This early visit allows the dentist to examine the child's mouth, check for any potential problems, and provide guidance on oral hygiene and nutrition.
During the first visit, the dentist will also take the opportunity to educate the parents on how to properly care for their child's teeth, including how to clean them, what foods to avoid, and how to prevent tooth decay.
It's important to establish a dental home for your child early on, as it can help to prevent problems and promote good oral health throughout the child's life. Regular dental check-ups can help to detect and prevent cavities and other oral health problems, as well as educate the parents and child about the importance of good oral hygiene.
It's also important to note that some children may have special needs or have a high level of anxiety, in those cases, it's important to discuss with your dentist and find the best approach that fits your child.
Q | How can I prepare my child for their first visit?
A | You play a very important role in your child first visit to a dentist. Here are a few tips:
Remember that each child is unique, and what works for one child may not work for another. It's important to have open communication with your dentist and work together to find the best approach to make your child's dental visit as comfortable as possible.
Q | What is the significance of a child's first dentist visit?
A | A child's first dentist visit is important for several reasons:
Overall, a child's first dentist visit is a significant step in promoting good oral health and preventing dental problems throughout a child's life.
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