Your child’s first dentist appointment is one of the most important visits to the dentist you and your child will ever have. Scheduling this dentist appointment should be as soon as you notice your child’s first tooth has erupted through the gum line. When you are looking for dental clinics in Brampton, you will want to find one that will accept children as young as six months of age.
Taking your child to the dentist early on, will help them have better tooth health throughout their lives. Before you take your child to their first dentist appointment, you will want to find out everything the dentist plans to do. Knowing what to expect at this first appointment will help you and your child have a better experience. You will be able to prepare your child for the visit and help them not to be scared.
If your child is very small, they may be nervous and taking them to a dentist, who is experienced with children, will allow the dentist to go at their pace. In addition, most children’s dentists will take into account the age of your child and not push your child beyond what they are comfortable with, appropriate for their particular age.
Providing your child with a positive first dental experience will help them feel comfortable with future dentist appointments. During their first appointment there will be many new things happening around them and to them. You will want to help your child to be as comfortable as possible and that may include having your child sit on your lap during the visit. When your child is comfortable with the dentist, they will be able to have better dental checkups in the future, not to mention cleanings and X-rays are easier for everyone.
You should schedule your child’s dental appointments every six months or as recommended by their dentist. This will help ensure their teeth are healthy and developing correctly, now and later in life as they become older and start getting their permanent teeth.
Long before you child develops their first tooth and needs to start seeing a dentist, you will want to wipe their gums with a damp cloth after they eat to help remove food particles. In addition, this processes helps them start to become more comfortable with someone feeling inside their mouth.
As they get older, it will also be easier to teach them proper brushing and flossing habits. After they have a tooth come in, and you take them to their first dental appointment, their dentist will recommend an appropriate tooth brush safe for infants and toddlers you can use to brush their teeth.
For more information about dental care for your child or to schedule their first appointment, contact Kennedy Square Dental today by phoning 905-789-7339. We are happy to see your child and will help them have a beautiful smile for years to come.