PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

When should I take my child to the pediatric dentist?

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When should I take my child for their first visit to the pediatric dentist? Many parents have doubts about this topic, or perhaps it causes them anxiety due to negative experiences they've had or simply a lack of knowledge. Well, the appropriate age to take your child to the pediatrician is around one year old, when the child already has their first teeth. This will help: the family acquire proper hygiene habits, allow for monitoring of the baby's oral functions and craniofacial development, and most importantly, establish trust between the professional, the parents, and the patient. The pediatric dentist will perform the following guidelines:
  • Tooth decay prevention, Tooth decay can progress rapidly in young children, causing pain, infection, and impairing nutrition and quality of life. It can often lead to the need for endodontic treatment and even tooth extractions. In its early stages, tooth decay appears as a demineralized area on the tooth, a white spot. With early diagnosis, it is possible to halt its progression and prevent further damage.
  • Guidance on the introduction of sugar in the child's diet to minimize the risk of early childhood caries, as well as the importance of oral hygiene habits, which should begin with the use of a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride.
  • The sucking habits and tooth eruption.
  • The chewing and nasal breathing These are important factors for the growth and development of a child's face. The pediatric dentist will evaluate these, as some changes in dental occlusion can be corrected at an early age to allow for balanced chewing and proper growth.
Oral health is related to overall health and quality of life, which is why children should be taken to a pediatric dentist from the first months of life.

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