{"id":55,"date":"2020-02-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westmaitlanddentistry.com\/benefits-of-early-childhood-dental-visits\/"},"modified":"2020-02-18T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T00:00:00","slug":"benefits-of-early-childhood-dental-visits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westmaitlanddentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/18\/benefits-of-early-childhood-dental-visits\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Early Childhood Dental Visits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Because this month is National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month, we\u00a0discuss the importance of bringing your child to the dentist early in life.\u00a0 Early and routine visits for your little ones leads to a life long healthy mouth.\u00a0 We\u2019re answering some of the most common questions parents have regarding their children\u2019s dental visits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How early should my child see a dentist?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aapd.org\/resources\/parent\/faq\/\">The<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aapd.org\/resources\/parent\/faq\/\">American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry<\/a> recommends a child go to the dentist within 6 months of getting their first tooth and no later than their first birthday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is done at their first appointment?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A large part of your child\u2019s first appointment is familiarizing them to the dental environment. \u00a0The dentist examines the mouth for not just cavities but any developmental issues as well. \u00a0Some issues we keep an eye out for are misaligned teeth, missing teeth, the eruption pattern of their teeth and signs of infections.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the benefits of early childhood visits?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Familiarity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some children may need to become more familiar with the dentist before they sit in the chair. \u00a0So the earlier a child experiences the dentist, the easier it is to set them up for less anxiety for appointments later on. \u00a0Because of this, suggest your little one sits in on an older sibling\u2019s dental visit, if they have one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Counseling early on prevents serious diseases later in your child\u2019s life. \u00a0Did you know that cavities are the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthywater\/hygiene\/disease\/dental_caries.html\">#1 chronic disease<\/a> in children?\u00a0Discuss your child\u2019s diet, brushing techniques and habits with your dentist or dental hygienist. This will ensure that they give you tips on preventing this widespread disease. \u00a0For a little extra help getting your little ones motivated, check out our previous blog on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westmaitlanddentistry.com\/blog\/7-tips-to-get-your-child-to-have-fun-brushing\/\">7 Tips to Get Your Child to Have FUN Brushing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Early prevention includes sealing healthy teeth. \u00a0Sealants fill up the grooves of your little one\u2019s back teeth. \u00a0As a result, this prevents food from trapping and making it easier to clean. \u00a0This means less of a chance to get cavities!<\/p>\n<p>In these appointments habits that can be determintal to their mouth, such as, thumb sucking, extended pacifier use or sleeping with a bottle of milk can be discussed as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Celebrate\u00a0National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month\u00a0by setting up your little one\u2019s first dental appointment. \u00a0Use this month also to remind your children of good oral hygiene habits, such as brushing twice a day, flossing once a day and limiting sugary snacks. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Have children that need a little extra motivation? 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