Importance Of Children To Have A Dental Checkup Every Six Months:

Children grow rapidly, and due to this growth, they change so rapidly that each six-month checkup is essentially a "new-patient" examination.  Teeth are being lost, new ones are growing in, bones are lengthening and elongating, and the bite is being established.  Seeing your child every six months lets your dentist track the progress of these events and catch any problems early, when they are easier to correct.

Your Child's First Dental Examination:

Some dentists recommend that a child be brought in for an examination as soon as their first tooth appears (usually between five and eight months, but definitely by the child's first birthday) so that the parents can learn how to prevent infant tooth decay. During these early visits, most dentists will discuss:

• the need to begin cleaning teeth as soon as they appear in your child's mouth
• the importance of not putting your child to bed with a bottle
• the use of fluoride supplements

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