Your baby’s first dental examination should be when his first tooth is emerging, at approximately six months in a friendly dental office. This examination allows your dentist the opportunity to examine the shape of the baby’s jaws and the condition of the oral tissues generally; and to explain the importance of good oral hygiene and nutrition in the development of your baby’s teeth.
This first dental appointment is a new and unique experience: a new environment with new people, requiring a special kind of cooperation.
Beginning your child’s dental examinations as early as six month of age stars building a caring and cooperative relationship. It is during the first eight months of life that your baby will learn to trust people, to know that they are being cared for.
You should not be surprised or embarrassed when your child does not cooperate in the dental office. The dentist and staff are experienced in coping with this behavior. It is normal for a child to attempt to avoid new experiences, so as parent, do not overreact, stay cool. A parent who overreacts admits to their child that their fears are justified. Furthermore, to gain the child’s trust, they should not be misled about their dental treatment.
When preparing your child for a visit to the pediatric dentist near me, do not use words that will frighten them (like needle, shot, or drilling). Terms such as little pinch, sleepy water for your tooth and tooth tickler are much better understood and accepted by children. The dentist and the dental staff can help you with the appropriate words.
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