One of the most common questions asked at a dental office is when to bring children in for their first visit. Though the answer may vary from office to office, the usual suggestion is around one year old. Once a child has a few baby teeth, they can benefit from an examination. Not only does this give your dentist a chance to look over your child’s teeth and mouth, it gives them a chance to share information about dental health with the child. By the time kids are a year old, they are like sponges, soaking up life lessons and learning about their bodies and the world around them. This is the best time to start them on the path to good dental health. Not only will you get the peace of mind knowing everything in their mouth is fine and their teeth are growing in as expected, you will also expose them to the exciting world of dental health.

The first thing your child will learn at the dental office is how to brush her teeth. Parents usually work with the child at home to teach this lesson, and if this is the case, the dental professional will reinforce your message. However, there are plenty of adults who make brushing mistake every day. The lessons at the dental office might help you just as much as it does your family’s newest brusher. Before teaching your child to brush, schedule an appointment to have your dental professional give a comprehensive lesson for you and your child. This will get your child started on the right track and avoid having to undo bad habits before they begin.

Kids love learning, especially about their own bodies. Dental offices usually have posters; models of teeth and a variety of other educational tools kids enjoy exploring. Try as you might at home, it is tough to make dental health a fun subject. However, let your kids loose in a dental office and dental health becomes the most exciting lesson ever. Utilize the tools provided at the office and your child will be excited about caring for her oral health.

Introducing your child to the dental office early helps her deal with developing a fear of the visit. Popular culture often portrays dental offices as scary, painful places. If you get your child in early, before she is exposed to these jokes, you will head off the problem at the pass. If you have anxiety about visiting the dental office, either put it aside when you are with your child or have your spouse or a friend take your child. You might even find your child’s comfort level during a visit helps to calm you down when you turn comes.

One of the biggest challenges parents face is having kids take lessons seriously the first time through. Many kids respond to the second set of directions better than the first. Have you ever asked your child to do something several times and the second your spouse asks the same, the tasks is completed? This is normal for children. It is also normal for them to pay closer attention when a message is delivered by someone in a professional looking white coat. Kids know doctors deserve respect and if your dental visit backs up the messages you are giving at home, the oral health lessons will sink in quicker than if they are coming just from you alone.

Author Bio: Ellie Lewis visited a Norcross dentist on her last trip to the south to study what new techniques are being used. She scheduled an appointment with an Albany dentist for a routine check-up.

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