When Should My Child Start Seeing a Dentist

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When Should My Child Start Seeing a Dentist?
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Your child should start seeing a dentist shortly
after they start developing their first baby
teeth. While your toddler is not going to get a
complex cleaning and x-rays,
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like you do, their dentist will give them an
examination to ensure their baby teeth are
developing correctly and on schedule.
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You will want to schedule checkups for your
toddler twice a year unless their dentist
recommends a different schedule.
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As they get a little older and are able to sit
still for short periods of time, their dentist
and hygienist will start to help them get
comfortable with regular teeth cleanings.
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Initially, their teeth are cleaned for as long as
the child will remain still. If they become fussy
and want to stop, that is okay.
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The purpose of these visits is to work with them
so they are comfortable visiting the dentist and
getting use to cleaning processes.
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Their dentist and hygienists will also instruct
them on proper brushing and encourage good
at-home oral care habits.
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Parents should not overlook how important these
early visits are for their child. Your childs
baby teeth are prone to tooth decay and cavities,
just like permanent teeth.
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In addition, the bacteria that causes tooth decay
can cause toothaches, infections, and other
problems.
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By bringing your toddler in for regular visits,
not only do they benefit, but parents can also
learn how to help their little ones develop
proper oral care habits.
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Once children get to the age where they start
losing their baby teeth, regular checkups will
become even more important.
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Just like when they were a toddler, their dentist
will want to verify their permanent teeth are
developing correctly and are not creating any
problems.
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For instance, their dentist will compare how fast
their jaw bone is developing in relation to
getting their permanent teeth and whether there
potentially could be overcrowding of teeth.
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They also will check to make sure permanent teeth
are not developing improperly, where they might
grow in behind or in front of a baby tooth, or at
an angle through the gum tissue.
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Additionally, once they are between seven and
nine, their dentist will do a more thorough
assessment of tooth and jaw bone development.
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This assessment will let parents know what to
expect in the coming years and whether their
child might need orthodontic treatment, such as
Invisalign or traditional braces.
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By monitoring the oral development at this age,
some orthodontic issues can be addressed before
they become an actual problem that needs
correcting.
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In some cases, your child may not have to worry
about wearing braces or using Invisalign if
development and spacing issues were addressed
before they reach their tween and teen years.
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For further questions about proper oral care in
children or to schedule an appointment for your
child, please feel free to contact Oasis Family
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