As soon as your baby is born, gently clean your baby’s gums after each feedings with a soft, damp washcloth. Make this a part of your routine and help your little ones build a lifetime of good oral habits.
Take your child to the dentist as soon as you welcome your baby’s first milk tooth or by his or her first birthday. This way, your child’s dentist gets a better chance of preventing any dental problems.
Morning appointments are best for your child’s first visit. Coming from a good night’s sleep, your child is more rested and much more cooperative in the morning. Also, morning appointments will not pose conflicts on your child’s mealtimes or naps.
Children who enjoy their first trip to their dentists suggest a promising attitude towards their dental care, health and habits.
FOR CHILDREN ABOVE TWO AND HALF YRS :-
- You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive.
- It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as “needle”, “shot”, “pull”, “drill” or “hurt”. We make a practice of using words that convey the same message, but are pleasant and non-frightening to the child.
- We invite you to stay with your child during the initial examination and strive to make each and every visit to our office a fun one!
YOUR CHILD’S DENTAL CHECKUP INCLUDES :-
- A visual exam of the mouth, face, jaw, and neck
- Digital diagnostics
- Professional cleaning and polishing of teeth