If you have a child, you may be wondering when to book a dental appointment for them. Depending on several factors, children may see their dentist for the first time any time before they begin school. However, the earlier you take your child to see their pediatric dentist, the better their oral health and overall health will be.
Helping with Hygiene
Children have a difficult time maintaining their own oral hygiene. It can take years for proper habits to be established through practice. This is why parents work with their children to maintain good oral hygiene, and take their children to see a pediatric dentist regularly for help with cleaning and upkeep.
Children should begin seeing a dentist for maintenance and cleaning at six months of age, or as soon as teeth begin to erupt. This may seem early for some, but by beginning care early your dental care team will be able to assist in removing any plaque or debris that has built up on teeth and keep cavities from occurring. Preventative care is the best approach for the oral care of young children.
Establishing Good Habits for Life
One of the benefits of taking a child to the dentist from an early age is that good brushing, flossing and oral care habits can be established. Regular visits to the dentist throughout childhood and adolescence will cement the habits that will keep teeth and gums healthy throughout adulthood.
Families in the Plano area can look to Shifa Dental for whole-family dental care. Whether your children need cleaning, consultation for braces or cavities repaired, you can count on your local pediatric dentist to handle the job.
Don’t wait to take your child to see their dentist. Book an appointment early, and help them achieve better health for their teeth and elsewhere, for life.
