FIRST VISIT

Getting an early start in regular dental care is an important step on the road to teaching your child healthy lifetime habits. We want to share with you the latest available methods for keeping your child healthy and safe. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that the first dental visit should occur shortly after the first tooth erupts and no later than the child’s first birthday. Beginning tooth and mouth examinations early may lead to detection of early stages of tooth decay that can be easily treated. At the first visit we will present:

• A program of preventive home care including brushing, flossing, diet and the importance of fluorides
• A caries risk assessment
• Information about Early Childhood Caries, which may be due to inappropriate nursing habits or inappropriate use of sippy cups
• The latest facts about finger, thumb and pacifier habits
• What you need to know about preventing injuries to the mouth and teeth
• Information on growth and development

Our Pediatric Dentist will examine your child’s teeth, check for decay and make sure the teeth are coming in the correct order. We will talk about how to best care for child’s teeth at home including tips and tricking for successful brushing, nutrition information and thumb/pacifier habits.