Infant & Toddler VisitsMESQUITE, DALLAS & DUNCANVILLE, TX
As parents or guardians, you'll get to witness the most exciting milestones. From first giggles to first tiny teeth, first baby steps, and even first visits to the dentist! At Artico Dentistry + Kids, we are committed to providing outstanding preventive services to ensure our young patients enjoy long-term healthy smiles.
WHY CARE FOR BABY TEETH?
Tooth decay is today's most common yet preventable childhood disease. Many children don't see the dentist until they have tooth pain resulting from cavities. But since those baby teeth will fall out anyway, they don't really matter. Right? Wrong!
Maintaining healthy baby teeth will impact your child's long-term oral health and development. Those tiny pearly whites play a role in speech development and help your child chew and eat. They are also placeholders, maintaining the needed space for the adult teeth to erupt in the correct alignment.
If one of your child's teeth falls out prior to the permanent tooth being ready to replace it, the neighboring teeth may shift into the gap, leaving your little one with crooked teeth and problems with the bite. That means there is a likely need for braces down the road. Early dental care, starting with your baby or toddler's first dental visit, is the first step in maintaining a healthy, happy smile!
WHEN SHOULD AN INFANT GO TO THE DENTIST?
As per the the American Dental Association (ADA), you should visit your child's dentist for the first time after the first baby tooth appears, but no later than the first birthday. Most infant & toddler dental visits should happen every six months for preventive dental exams and cleanings from that point on. In some cases, children prone to developing cavities or dental disease may require more frequent dental visits. Being proactive about your child's dental health right from the start will set the stage for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Contact Us today and book an appointment with a baby's dentist in Mesquite, Dallas & Duncanville, TX.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING YOUR CHILD'S FIRST DENTAL VISIT?
We will greet you and your little one, and then we'll ask you about your child's history and discuss any concerns. Next, we will examine your infant or toddler's mouth to ensure the jaw and teeth are developing the way they should. We'll also check for tooth decay, cavities, or oral health concerns. Depending on your child's unique needs, we may recommend a digital X-ray to uncover conditions we can't see during the physical exam. After the dental exam, we will clean those tiny teeth and give you tips for daily oral hygiene practices.
QUALITY PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY SERVICES NEAR ME
At Artico Dental + Kids, we never spare any effort to ensure the young children in our care are comfortable and happy. We take the time to get to know your child, use age-appropriate language, and use calming and encouraging techniques, so the time with us is positive and happy. Our infant dentist near you invites you to contact our Mesquite, Dallas & Duncanville, TX office to schedule your child's first dental appointment today!
