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Childs First dentist visit
By: Jennifer Gove
It is around the age of three some times younger that a child makes their first journey to the dentist chair. Often parents wonder what they can do to be sure that visit and others prior are all positive experiences for their child.
When we asked our members they told us.
-Read books about going to the dentist together to ease fear.
-Make the first visit just so they can look around and meet the dentist no cleaning just a nice friendly chat.
-Play dentist at home talk about opening wide counting teeth and the special tooth brush that he will use to make their teeth sparkle.
-Take extra good care of your child's teeth brushing and flossing.
-Use a pediatric dentist if you can…they are geared towards children and their needs.
-Bring them in to watch you get your teeth cleaned.
-Don't make a huge deal out of it; announce the visit and keep a positive outlook.
-If you have fears of the dentist do not tell a young child keep things positive and upbeat.
Keep your child's teeth healthy tips from the dental chair
Start wiping babies' gums after each feeding with a damp cloth this creates a good habit and removed plaque from babies' gums.
Take you child to a cleaning with you so they can see how much you enjoy getting clean healthy teeth.
Brush your child's teeth well at least twice a day and floss daily brushing alone is not enough.
Do not send your child to bed with a bottle or sippy cup if you must it should contain clear water only.
Have you water tested for fluoride (most city water contains this) if not talk to your doctor about fluoride tablets.
Talk to your dentist about sealing your Childs teeth this is less then half the cost of a filling and prevents decay from happening.
Children playing sports should wear proper fitting mouth gear.
Teach children not to chew on hard or none food items.
Protecting the smile and proper dental care will make your child's teeth last a life time.
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