Your child's first dental appointment According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), your child should visit the dentist by his/her 1st birthday. You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. How does my child avoid cavities? Good oral hygiene removes bacteria and the leftover food particles that combine to create cavities.
For infants, use a wet gauze or clean washcloth to wipe the plaque from teeth and. Here are some guidelines of what to do in a dental emergency. If you follow the guidelines below and the symptoms do not improve or if you have any doubt that your child's health is at risk. We had an AMAZING experience last week with this wonderful staff at Westside Pediatric Dentistry!
My daughter was afraid of. We know when your child comes in for their first dental visit you want it to be as stress free as possible (both on your child and you). Here are some things you can do to prepare before hand.
For infants, use a wet gauze or clean washcloth to wipe the plaque from teeth and. Here are some guidelines of what to do in a dental emergency. If you follow the guidelines below and the symptoms do not improve or if you have any doubt that your child's health is at risk. We had an AMAZING experience last week with this wonderful staff at Westside Pediatric Dentistry!
My daughter was afraid of. We know when your child comes in for their first dental visit you want it to be as stress free as possible (both on your child and you). Here are some things you can do to prepare before hand.
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Westside Pediatric Dentistry provides the best possible dental care for your child and this is the number one priority.
This includes educating your child how to properly care for their teeth and showing them the habits necessary to maintain lifelong good oral health.
The pediatric dentist has an extra two to three years of specialized training after dental school, and is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years.
The very young, pre-teens, and teenagers all need different approaches in dealing with their behavior, guiding their dental growth and development, and helping them avoid future dental problems.
This includes educating your child how to properly care for their teeth and showing them the habits necessary to maintain lifelong good oral health.
The pediatric dentist has an extra two to three years of specialized training after dental school, and is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years.
The very young, pre-teens, and teenagers all need different approaches in dealing with their behavior, guiding their dental growth and development, and helping them avoid future dental problems.
The office attempts to schedule appointments at your convenience and when time is available.
Preschool children should be seen in the morning because they are fresher and we can work more slowly with the child for their comfort.
School children with a lot of work to be done should be seen in the morning for the same reason.
Dental appointments are an excused absence.
Missing school can be kept to a minimum when regular dental care is continued.
Since appointed times are reserved exclusively for each patient we ask that you please notify our office 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment time if you are unable to keep your appointment.
Preschool children should be seen in the morning because they are fresher and we can work more slowly with the child for their comfort.
School children with a lot of work to be done should be seen in the morning for the same reason.
Dental appointments are an excused absence.
Missing school can be kept to a minimum when regular dental care is continued.
Since appointed times are reserved exclusively for each patient we ask that you please notify our office 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment time if you are unable to keep your appointment.
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), your child should visit the dentist by his/her 1st birthday.
You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive.
Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions.
The less discussed concerning the visit, the better.
For very young children a simple exam with the guardian holding the child and lying them back for a mirror exam.
It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as needle, pull, drill or hurt.
You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive.
Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions.
The less discussed concerning the visit, the better.
For very young children a simple exam with the guardian holding the child and lying them back for a mirror exam.
It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as needle, pull, drill or hurt.
Here are some guidelines of what to do in a dental emergency.
If you follow the guidelines below and the symptoms do not improve or if you have any doubt that your child's health is at risk contact your dentist immediately or take the child to hospital emergency room.
Clean the area of the affected tooth thoroughly.
Rinse the mouth vigorously with warm water or use dental floss to dislodge impacted food or debris.
If the pain still exists, contact your child's dentist.
DO NOT place aspirin on the gum or on the aching tooth.
If you follow the guidelines below and the symptoms do not improve or if you have any doubt that your child's health is at risk contact your dentist immediately or take the child to hospital emergency room.
Clean the area of the affected tooth thoroughly.
Rinse the mouth vigorously with warm water or use dental floss to dislodge impacted food or debris.
If the pain still exists, contact your child's dentist.
DO NOT place aspirin on the gum or on the aching tooth.
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