A Lifetime of Smiles Starts with a Good Foundation
Help your children establish strong oral hygiene habits and track their progress as they grow into confident, healthy smiles. We recognize the unique needs of family dental care, especially for children who require extra attention. A healthy smile is a crucial part of childhood, and we’re here to provide tailored guidance to set them on the path to lifelong oral health.
Getting Ready for Your First Appointment
It’s a good idea to chat with your child about their upcoming dental visit. The goal of the first appointment is to make it an enjoyable experience while helping them feel at ease and building trust with the dentist. Uncertainty can sometimes cause nervousness, so here’s what your child can look forward to during their visit:
Talk and Listen
We’ll start by talking with you and your child, explaining each step of the visit and introducing some of the tools we use in a kid-friendly way. Our aim is to make everything simple and approachable, ensuring your child feels calm and confident. See? The dentist isn’t so scary after all!
Gently Examine
Your child’s gums, tongue, teeth, and overall oral health will be gently checked. This allows us to spot any potential concerns or areas that might need extra care. We’ll provide customized advice and make a note to focus on those areas at their next visit.
Educate
We may ask your child to demonstrate how they brush their teeth and offer gentle tips to improve their technique at home. We’re also happy to answer any questions you or your child might have about maintaining great dental health.
Contact us today
to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
A child’s first teeth typically start to appear around 6 months old. It’s recommended to schedule their first dental visit by their first birthday or within 6 months after the first tooth erupts. If you notice any issues or your child is in pain or discomfort, it’s a good idea to book an appointment sooner.
Primary teeth play a vital role in a child’s overall development. They help shape the face, influence the appearance and frequency of smiles, and contribute to building self-confidence. Early dental pain, even if mild and normalized by children, can negatively impact eating habits, affecting how they chew, what foods they prefer, and how much they eat. Healthy primary teeth set the foundation for long-term oral health and positive habits.
The time needed for the first visit depends on your child’s needs and cooperation during the exam. Generally, the appointment takes about an hour.
Following their first appointment, it’s recommended that your child comes in for a checkup and cleaning every 6 months, similar to adults, unless otherwise directed. If they show signs of jaw pain, avoid certain foods, or frequently rub their jaw, booking an earlier visit is a good idea.
Oral health involves more than just teeth—it’s a system that includes gums, tongue, cheeks, joints, and bones. When gum health declines, it can impact the entire mouth. Sore, itchy, swollen, or bleeding gums may signal a more serious underlying issue and should be addressed promptly.
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