Your Baby’s First Dental Visit

  When is the best time to bring my child in for his/her first visit?  This question is posed to us many times throughout the week.  Dental care for young children is imperative as it sets the tone for them for their oral healthcare throughout their lives.  Dental visits at an early age are considered a “well baby checkup” for your child’s teeth.  The American Dental Association  recommends that a child be seen no later than their first birthday in order to property teach children and parents how to care for baby’s teeth as well as to discuss diet, check for tooth decay and discuss adverse habits such as thumbsucking.  It is often advantageous for parents to bring a young child in with an older sibling so that your youngest can have an opportunity to observe their older sibling’s experience and model his or her behavior.