Your Child’s First Visit
Proritize Early Dental Care
Waiting until age 3 for a dental visit? That's a little too late! Just peek into a pediatric dental office to see 3-year-olds getting their cavities fixed.
A first dental appointment at age three is often too late; many children at this age already experience cavities. Studies indicate that dental caries (cavities) is the most common contagious disease globally, affecting 50% of kindergarteners. Cavities can lead to significant discomfort, frequent school absences, and lost time for parents.
Additionally, dental caries represent one of the most expensive diseases to treat. Early intervention through dental visits is vital for ensuring children's oral health.
Your Child’s First Dental Appointment will Include:
A visual examination to assess growth and development.
An oral health risk assessment to determine if your child has high or low risk for cavities.
A discussion of diet with emphasis on the common causes of cavities.
A discussion of habits that affect both oral disease and growth.
Simple techniques to take the hassle out of cleaning your child’s teeth so you know they are clean in a matter of seconds.
And ultimately a prevention plan appropriate to your child’s risk of disease.
A study by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that dental costs in the first five years are 40% lower for children who visit a dentist before age one.
Cavities are entirely preventable, and it’s crucial for parents to understand how to prevent them before they occur.