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When should a child go to the dentist for the first time?
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According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, children should visit a pediatric dentist when their first tooth comes in or no later than their first birthday. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a dental check-up at least twice a year for most children. Some children need more frequent dental visits because of increased risk of tooth decay, unusual growth patterns or poor oral hygiene. Your pediatric dentist will let you know the best appointment schedule for your child. Child Dental Health Healthy teeth are important to your child's overall health. From the time your child is born, there are things you can do to promote healthy teeth. For babies, you should clean teeth with a soft, clean cloth or baby's toothbrush. Avoid putting the baby to bed with a bottle and check teeth regularly for spots or stains. For all children, you should * Brush teeth with a fluoride toothpaste * Provide healthy foods and limit sweet snacks and drinks * Provide low-fat milk and dairy products high in calcium * Schedule regular dental check-ups Forming good habits at a young age can help your child have healthy teeth for life. two years old to clean
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe American Academy of Pediatrics and American Dental Association recommend the first visit at age 2 years old.
Many dentists find that it is rare for a 2 year old to be willing to sit for an exam and even rarer to find a problem that needs addressing yet isn't obvious to a non-dentist and so recommend holding off until 3 years old.
I usually tell people to call the dentist they want to use and see what they advise.
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∙ 9y agoChildern should most likely start seeing the dentist at 3 or 4 years old. Unless their teeth are causing discomfort or you are worried about something causing them any trouble then take them to the dentist if you need to.
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∙ 14y agoI think that they should start going when they are three.
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∙ 14y agoMost children get their teeth around 1 or 2.
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∙ 13y agoThe Canadian dental assiciation recommends for a child to see a dentists 6 months after the first tooth has erupted in the mouth.
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∙ 12y agoUsually about 3 unless they are having problems.
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∙ 12y agoThe American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a dental checkup at least twice a year for most children
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∙ 11y agoTheir first year
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How do you know when you need to go to the dentist?
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Can a parent be in the room while there child is getting a filling?
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