As recommended by the AAPD and ADA, you should bring your child in to see your dentist by no later than their first birthday, or even by the time they get their first tooth, usually between the age of 6 to 12 months.

What Can I Expect At My Child’s First Visit

The dentist can perform a simple visual exam to evaluate your child’s oral health and determine their risk for developing dental disease. A gentle cleaning and fluoride application is usually performed by a dental assistant. Usually, no x-rays are taken at this appointment. The dentist will also look for relatively common and uncommon oral conditions affecting infants, such as tongue-tie, missing teeth, abnormal teeth, and other conditions. A dentist can also provide anticipatory guidance to parents to help prevent potential problems and dental disease, and to answer questions parents may have about their child’s new teeth and oral health. Also, your infant will become familiarized with the dental office setting in a positive way, before they get bombarded with negative propaganda from their older siblings, peers, or even dental-phobic parents.

For more information visit the Silver Star Dental Practice in Lincoln Ca or call 916.434.6220.

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