Being a new mom is an experience filled with stress, but it also brings great joy to a woman’s life. The onus of being responsible for a little person’s life can be little overwhelming at times but when new moms take the time to educate themselves and learn about their children needs, they enjoy much greater peace of mind. One of those needs is proper dental care. Many experts agree that a baby should visit a pediatric dentist around the age of one: here’s more about that first visit.
Why so early?
Your children’s teeth are one of their most important tools: they help kids to eat, drink, talk and –yes, explore just about everything else that their mouth can do! It is essential to take your baby to the dentist by the time she is one in order to determine if her tooth eruptions and overall oral health are off to a good start and to get a jump start on preventing any problems that may arise down the road.
What will happen during that first visit?
The dentist will perform an oral examination to determine if there are any signs of tooth decay. Believe it or not, even the youngest babies can develop cavities: especially if they regularly suck on juice or formula bottles. He will also make sure that the jaw is developing properly, check all oral tissues for abnormalities or diseases, and make sure all those little teeth are coming in as they should.
The pediatric dentist will take the time to educate you about how to care for your baby’s teeth and impact of good nutrition on the growth of your baby’s teeth and her overall well-being.
Keeping a child’s teeth clean [even baby teeth] is vital to maintaining his or her overall health and ensuring proper growth and development. Encouraging healthy habits, such as regular brushing and flossing, as well as proper nutrition, will go a long way in keeping a child’s teeth healthy. Beyond the day to day care, scheduling regular visits to a pediatric dentist are essential in preventing infections, diseases, and identifying any potential problems in a child’s mouth.
In order to ensure that a child’s teeth remain healthy and develop properly, it is essential to schedule routine visits to a trusted pediatric dentist. Pediatric dental professionals can find and treat early signs and symptoms of infection and structural abnormalities and can provide parents with further information on proper tooth care for their children. Pediatric dental professionals can also provide information and advice on early orthodontics as needed.
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