The first visit to the dentist should take place very early, around the age of 1 or a few months after the first teeth erupt. Ask a neighbor for their recommendation of a trustworthy Littleton dentist so you can relax, knowing your child is in good care. There are many reasons why dentists encourage parents to make the first appointment for their child so early – here are some:
- Getting familiar with the environment – the dentist’s chair and the tools used during the treatment are scary for many adults, but not for children if they get the chance to touch them and to get used to them in a playful and friendly way. The first few visits to the dentist are much more about playing – the dentist will not even ask your baby to open his or her mouth first, he or she will only show the baby around the office and play a bit together.
- Learning about oral hygiene – children around the age of one try to put everything in their mouths, so it is the best age to teach them how to use a baby toothbrush, first without toothpaste, then, after a few months, with a mildly flavored toothpaste for babies.
- Teaching parents how to maintain the baby’s oral hygiene – these first visits to the pediatric dentist are great opportunities for the parents to learn how to clean baby teeth in a playful way and they can also ask the doctor questions about how to handle painful gums or other issues related to the eruption of the first teeth.
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