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By Joe Dumont, DDS
Smile Solutions of Maine
Taking care of a child is a difficult task, and taking care a child’s oral health is no different.
Starting good habits at an early age is important to ensure your child has good oral hygiene habits once their teeth start erupting.
Baby teeth, as well as permanent teeth, are developing during pregnancy, and their first baby tooth should erupt at about six to 12 months of age.
Once your child’s first tooth is showing, it is a great time to head to your dentist for a routine examination. Typically, your child will accompany you to your next exam, and your dentist and dental hygienist will take a quick look at their mouth to make sure things look healthy and their teeth are coming in normally. The most important part of the appointment is the conversation about habits, food choice and hygiene instruction, while also getting your child comfortable with seeing their dentist.
It can be a difficult experience for children (and adults) to go to the dentist’s office.
Developing a trusting relationship with your dental health providers goes a long way in helping make things easier when it does come time for work to be done, and it is imperative to the future success of your child’s oral health.
