It is variable among individual babies. In general the first baby teeth are the lower front teeth and usually begin erupting between the age of 6 - 8 months.
Please visit us by the time your child's first tooth erupts and no later than when he or she turns one year old. We will examine your child's teeth and gums to detect decay or any other dental problems.
We strive to make you and your child as comfortable as possible, so staying with your child is permitted. If your child is comfortable receiving treatment alone, you are welcome to enjoy movies, toys and video games with your other children in our reception area. We are also happy to have you join your child during treatment, at any time. Since space is limited, however, we ask that you not bring other children to that appointment. Eventually as you and your child grow with us, we encourage your child to become more independent in their individual education and commitment to their dental health.
Although fluoride often occurs naturally in many foods and water, sometimes the amount provided isn’t enough. Minerals in teeth enamel are continually lost everyday from wear and acids in the mouth. Fluoride is used to protect teeth by building up resistance to these acids, preventing tooth decay. If your child is able to spit out toothpaste, only a pea sized amount of tooth paste should be used and children should not swallow excess toothpaste after brushing.
Flossing is a very important step in any oral hygiene program. It’s essential to introduce floss to children at an early age so they become comfortable using it and continue using it as they get older. A good way to introduce a child to flossing is by purchasing Flossers (flossing sticks), which are easy to use for little hands. Based on your child's age and comfort, let them practice and experiment with the Flosser until they become comfortable performing the task independently.
