Pediatric dentists and medical experts agree children should have their first dental checkup by the time their first teeth come in, or no later than their first birthday. While it may seem extremely early, there are some very good reasons for this recommendation.
Pinpoint Developmental Concerns
Even at a very young age, there can be signs of developing oral anatomy that may impact your child’s future adult smile. A good children’s dentist can help you to address these risk factors at your child’s first dental checkup before they cause problems or need more extensive treatment further down the road. Examples can include everything from removing mil teeth to soft tissue frenectomies or providing growth modification to aid in proper jaw development and speech.
Prevent Common Problems
Many dental conditions that can go overlooked until it’s too late. Especially because baby teeth decay at alarmingly faster rates than adult teeth. Regular dental checkups allow us to screen for warning signs such as premature tooth loss or inflammation that can impact developing permanent teeth.
Parent Education
We here at Canyon Creek Dentistry will give you important information and tools at your child’s first dental checkup to use to help you keep your child’s smile healthy. This may include nutritional counseling, tips on oral hygiene, or even assisting you and your child with managing habits like thumb sucking.
A Familiarity With The Dental Office
Unfortunately, many children’s first trip to the dentist revolved around pain from an accident or a toothache. When your son or daughter gets to experience fun, pain-free preventive visits regularly, they associate dental checkups as events that are actually enjoyable. A bad first impression can make it to where your child always links dentists with pain. We strive to make every visit enjoyable.
Schedule your child’s first dental checkup in Temple, Texas with Dr. Kinnari Prajapati today!