According to the American Association of Pediatric Dentists, your child’s first dentist visit should happen when the first tooth arrives or their fist birthday, whichever comes first.
Your child’s permanent teeth are developing beneath the gums and beneath their baby teeth. A pediatric dentist will ensure everything is developing normally in your child’s mouth:
This early appointment is one of the best things you can do for your child. Many problems, which might otherwise develop, can be prevented by this early visit.
Keeping your child’s mouth healthy is important. Here are some common questions we get asked by parents.
Your child’s first professional cleaning should be done during the toddler years, between 6 and 36 months. Regular examinations during this time will allow the dentist to find and remove plaque and tartar buildup before they get out of hand.
Using specialized instruments, we will clean away and plaque or tartar on the teeth, much like we do with adult patients.
Baby teeth naturally fall out between 6 and 12 years old. This can trigger some hesitation to filling baby teeth cavities. There are four factors influencing if baby teeth need fillings:
To learn more about the decision process look at this article; https://kidsdentalsmile.com/baby-teeth-fillings/
In many cases yes, the baby teeth can be repaired. For instance, we can bond broken fragments together. Here’s some more detailed information about damaged / broken tooth repair; https://kidsdentalsmile.com/child-broken-tooth/
When kids visit our practice in Thornton, they will be greeted with a relaxing and open environment. There are plenty of colorful chairs and a play area to greet your child when they walk in. The goal is to make their visit to the dentist fun and enjoyable.
You can accompany your child throughout the office, including during the examination. In fact, with babies and toddlers we encourage the child to sit on their parent’s lap.
Come visit us in Thornton at 9645 Washington St., Suite 100.
You can also reach us with any questions, or to book an appointment, by phone at (303) 455-3313 or by email at Info@KidsDentalSmile.com.
We look forward to meeting you, and helping your child grow with great dental health.
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