According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), your child should visit the dentist by his/her 1st birthday. You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. The less to-do concerning the visit, the better. It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear,...
It is important for your child to see a dentist with the arrival of the first tooth, or at least by age ONE. Why so soon? As they say, “It takes a village to raise a child.” We like to partner with you and your pediatrician as you begin to establish a dental home. It is also an important time for your child to begin to make connections with people who will care for him or her in the years...