The Importance of Bringing Your Toddler to a Children’s Dentist

As a childrens dentist office we know that the sooner children begin to get their regular dental check-ups, the healthier their mouths are going to be for the duration of their lives. Most children have an easygoing relationship with the dentist, so this helps to set a trend that people will follow for the rest of their life. We have found, thanks to numerous studies, that very often people who do not visit the dentist tend to do so because they had a traumatic experience in their childhood. It is critically important for your child that they visit the childrens dentist as soon as the first tooth breaks to the surface, or they turn one year old, whichever happens, to be sooner.  This will help us to catch any problems that may be emerging, and treat them before they become serious. Catching problems early can help us to prevent the need for a more involved treatment that may cause a child to develop dental fear.

Bring Your Child To Our Office To Develop Good Health Habits 

There are numerous reasons why it is important for a children's dentist to see your child by the age of one. Sometimes parents develop habits, without even knowing it, that are not necessarily in the best interest of a child's teeth. The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics are both strong supporters of the idea that every child should visit the dentist by age one so that they can have regular well baby visits which help teach parents and caregivers how to properly care for their childrens teeth. This, in turn, will help the child's teeth remain cavity-free for as long as possible. As a parent, who takes their child to the children's dentist early and often, you can help prevent your child from becoming part of an alarming statistic, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

According to the CDC, more than 40% of elementary aged children have untreated tooth decay. This makes it the most common chronic disease among children in the United States. In large part, this is because parents simply do not understand the importance of child well visits to the dentist.  In a new survey which was conducted by the Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine, it was found that 75% of parents have not taken their child to the childrens dentist by the time they are age one. In this survey, most parents stated that they did not take the children to the children's dentist because they simply "did not think it was necessary."  We are here to remind you that it is and to encourage you to schedule an appointment for your child.

Your Baby’s Teeth Can Suffer Decay 

Childrens teeth function exactly the same way that adult teeth do, and as such, are intrinsically at risk for the same decay, infection, and diseases that adult teeth are. Even your baby can develop cavities, making oral health important, regardless of how old you are.  To schedule an appointment for your child, call our office today.

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