The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child's first dental visit occurs when the first baby tooth appears but no later than age one. Many parents wonder why their child might need to see the dentist so early, especially when baby teeth eventually come out anyway.
The Importance of Early Dental Visits
There's actually quite a lot we can do to help kids at this age:
Establish a Relationship — We create a calm and soothing environment for kids, but they can still feel overwhelmed by any new situation at first. Getting to know your little one and building trust before we start treating them eases them into the process and lets the experience unfold at their pace.
Promote Positive Experiences — If you wait to bring your child until they experience a problem like a toothache, their only reference to dental care will be painful or unhappy. It's much better to start when we have more control over their reaction to the new situation.
Monitor Dental Development — Baby teeth are crucially important as they hold space for incoming adult teeth. Early visits allow Dr. Paula to monitor this very important phase of your child's dental development.
Tips for Parents and Caregivers — We answer your questions and give you the education and tools needed to help you guide your child into developing healthy oral habits.
To prepare for the visit, consider bringing your baby’s favorite toy or blanket to help them feel more at ease. Dr. Paula has endless patience and uses a gentle, friendly approach to ensure your baby’s first dental experience is positive and stress-free
Call our Miami, FL, dental office today at (786) 438-4744 if you have questions or need to schedule an appointment.