When is a good time to bring your child to the denstist for the first time?!


Question: I have a 18 month old, and would like to know when would be a good time to bring her in to see the dentist.
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Children should visit a dentist for the first time within 6 months of the eruption of the first primary tooth, and no later than age 12 months. The goals of the visit are to assess risk for tooth decay, provide anticipatory guidance, respond to questions parents may have about oral health and development, initiate prevention practices, and schedule the next visit. During a child’s early visits to the dentist, the dentist and dental hygienist can also assess tooth and jaw development and check for problems. By taking their child to the dentist early, parents learn how to care for their child’s teeth. Children, in turn, learn the importance of good oral health care and view visiting the dentist as a positive experience.

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I have a 7 month old daughter. I was recently visiting my dentist who instructed me to bring her in for her first dental appointment between her third and fourth birthday.
it will be good if you do it soon to see if she has any problems with her teeth and the dinstist will let you know when to come back
3 years sorry

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