Your child's first dental visit: what to expect
Aim for the first birthday, or when the first tooth appears. Here is how to make it easy.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a first visit by age one. At that stage it is mostly a conversation: how to brush, what to feed, and what is normal for teething.
How to prepare
Keep the language positive. Say the dentist will count their teeth, not that it will not hurt. Bring a favourite toy and book a morning slot when children are rested.
What we do
We let children sit in the chair, hold the mirror and choose the flavour of toothpaste before anyone touches a tooth.
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