The Importance of Seeing a Family Dentist For Your Child’s First Dental Visit

11 Jan The Importance of Seeing a Family Dentist For Your Child’s First Dental Visit

As a parent, whether it is your first dental visit or not, you may be wondering what the appropriate age your child should be before scheduling their first dental check-up. When the time is right, seeing a family dentist will be your best option.

According to the American Dental Association, your child’s first tooth will begin to push through their gums starting around six months of age until they are about 12 to 14 months old. It is recommended that your child should see a dentist as soon as their first tooth appears, or by the time your child turns one, whichever comes first. This is the best course of action to take in order to prevent your child from developing dental problems at an early age.

Why See A Family Dentist

From preventative care to helping children learn how to take care of their teeth, family dentists provide comprehensive services that are designed to keep your child’s teeth healthy for life. Let’s look at some of the benefits of taking your child to a family dentist for their first check-up. 

1. Preventative Care 

The most important reason to bring your child to a family dentist is for preventative care. During their first dental visit, your child will receive an initial exam that includes dental x-rays, an oral health assessment, and even fluoride treatments if necessary.

A family dentist can also help parents understand how to teach their children proper oral hygiene habits like brushing and flossing. They will also provide you and your child with diet and lifestyle recommendations for maintaining good oral health.

2. Creating Healthy Habits Early On

Seeing a family dentist early on in life will help your child create healthy habits that will last into adulthood. They are able to teach children the importance of taking care of their teeth, which will make them more likely to continue these practices as they get older.

Along with learning proper habits for maintaining good dental hygiene, family dentists are there to help answer any questions you or your child may have while your child is still young. This way, any potential problems can be addressed right away before they become bigger issues down the line. 

3. Compassionate Care 

Family dentists are experienced in working with young patients and they have a compassionate approach which can help reduce any anxiety and fear that your child may have associated with going to the dentist. They understand that children may not always be cooperative during appointment times, so they strive to create fun, welcoming environments where kids feel comfortable enough to share what’s bothering them without feeling judged or scared.

The kind of supportive environment that family dentists provide can help build trust between both the patient and the practitioner. This is something that will benefit your child for years to come.

At Brookside Dental Arts We Help Your Child Create Healthy Habits Early On

Taking your child to see a family dentist for their first check-up is essential for maintaining good oral health, now and into adulthood.

In addition to preventative care such as x-rays and an oral health assessment, the dental professionals at Brookside Dental Arts will help your child create healthy habits early on while providing them with the most compassionate level of care in a fun environment.

There are so many benefits of bringing your child to Brookside Dental Arts for their very first dental visit— so don’t wait any longer!

Give us a call today and we will help you schedule your child’s first dental visit- along with answering any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!