If it is Time for Your Child’s First Dental Visit. Here Is Some of What You Can Expect from the Visit in Greensboro, NC
Getting your child in for his or her first dental visit is one of many landmark moments in their life. Most dentists agree that a child should be brought in by their first birthday or when their first baby tooth comes through, whichever happens first. It’s a very important moment in both your and your child’s life and Dr. Sona Isharani understands this. Dr. Isharani and her team at Triad Pediatric Dentistry in Greensboro, NC want to make that first-time dental visit a productive yet gentle experience for your little one.
What Happens at Baby’s First Dental Appointment?
Your child’s first dental appointment will most likely be a short visit with little actual treatment. You’ll bring your child in and let them meet their dentist in a way that is non-threatening and friendly. As the parent, some dentists will ask you to sit there and hold your child’s hand during the exam to help soothe while other dentists may prefer a one on one with your child so that a relationship can be built. Ask your dentist ahead of time to find out how they typically conduct the first appointment.
The exam will consist of the dentist checking each of your child’s teeth for decay, examining their bite, and looking for any other issues in the teeth, gums, or jaw. When necessary, the dentist will clean the teeth and provide fluoride to help strengthen and protect. Educating parents is another significant part of the first visit. Parents need to know and understand how to care for their children’s teeth at home. Any developmental issues will be discussed, and the parents will be allowed to ask any questions they may have.
Topics of Discussion During First Visit
Here are some topics that will probably be covered during the initial dental visit:
- Proper oral hygiene practices to follow at home for your child’s teeth and gums
- Fluoride requirements
- Oral habits including thumb or lip sucking and tongue thrusting
- Development Milestones
- Teething
- Nutrition Needs
- Schedule for future dental checkups
To schedule your child’s first dental visit with Dr. Isharani at Triad Pediatric Dentistry, please call (336) 804-8668.
