Your child's first visit to the dentist should happen before his or her first birthday. The general rule is six months after eruption of the first tooth. Taking your child to the dentist at a young age is the best way to prevent problems such as tooth decay, and can help parents learn how to clean their child's teeth and identify his or her fluoride needs. After all, decay can occur as soon as teeth appear. Bringing your child to the dentist early often leads to a lifetime of good oral care habits and acclimates your child to the dental office, thereby reducing anxiety and fear, which will make for plenty of stress-free visits in the future.
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With a little imagination, brushing can be fun! In this animated video, a child teaches proper brushing tips while fending off the Invisible Nasties living in her smile.
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Carolina Smiles Family Dental
Michael Stohl, DMD
1139 A Greenville Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: (828) 693-8630
Website: HendersonvilleDentistNC.com
Choosing
Your Child’s Dentist is Like Choosing
Their Pediatrician
It is important for every child to develop good daily
hygiene habits for the health of their teeth and gums.
Children’s teeth are more susceptible to cavities in their
formative years due to a variety of factors. They often do
not brush thoroughly on their own. We encourage parents to
be a part of their daily dental care. Children also eat
throughout the day, which exposes their teeth to the acid in
foods. When a tooth is not clean to begin with, more acid
will increase the rate of development of cavities.
When parents and the dentist work together to identify poor
hygiene and dietary habits, this will help to reduce the
chances of cavities. Also, an application of a mineralizing
fluoride varnish will be a significant help in the fight
against decay.
Carolina Smiles Family Dental
Michael Stohl, DMD
1139 A Greenville Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: (828) 693-8630
Website: HendersonvilleDentistNC.com
