According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, children should visit the dentist when their first tooth erupts or before they are one year old. If that seems early, then think about this: your child’s teeth began forming in utero and ideally they’ll have them for a lifetime. So doesn’t it make sense to begin taking care of them sooner rather than later? The Lincoln children’s dentist at Williamsburg Dental provides a wide variety of services to help your children enjoy many years of healthy and happy smiles.
Just like their parents, children need to see the dentist for regularly scheduled dental cleanings and exams. Of course, the first few visits might not be too extensive—we’re really just trying to get your child used to the sights and sounds in a dentist’s office. If they seem ready, then we may quickly clean their teeth. Then, at ensuing visits we’ll count and examine their teeth.
We also use these visits to instruct you and your child on how best to brush and floss. Needless to say, this will be your responsibility for the first few years of your child’s life. And even when they want to brush their own teeth, you should still supervise and help them with flossing. Most children will not be able to adequately brush and floss their own teeth until they are seven or eight years old.
January 26, 2016
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, children should visit the dentist when their first tooth erupts or before they are one year old. If that seems early, then think about this: your child’s teeth began forming in utero and ideally they’ll have them for a lifetime. So doesn’t it make sense to begin taking care of them sooner rather than later? The Lincoln children’s dentist at Williamsburg Dental provides a wide variety of services to help your children enjoy many years of healthy and happy smiles.
Just like their parents, children need to see the dentist for regularly scheduled dental cleanings and exams. Of course, the first few visits might not be too extensive—we’re really just trying to get your child used to the sights and sounds in a dentist’s office. If they seem ready, then we may quickly clean their teeth. Then, at ensuing visits we’ll count and examine their teeth.
We also use these visits to instruct you and your child on how best to brush and floss. Needless to say, this will be your responsibility for the first few years of your child’s life. And even when they want to brush their own teeth, you should still supervise and help them with flossing. Most children will not be able to adequately brush and floss their own teeth until they are seven or eight years old.