At What Age Should I Take My Child to the Dentist?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) all recommend establishing a "Dental Home" for your child by one year of age.  Children who have a dental home are more likely to receive appropriate preventive and routine oral health care.

The Dental Home is intended to provide a place for very young children (by at least one years old) to receive dental care and where parents become educated about their children’s oral health.

You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. If old enough, your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions.

It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as needle, pull, drill or hurt. Pediatric dental offices make a practice of using words that convey the same message, but are pleasant and non-frightening to the child.

By: Dr. Jason Sotto, Orlando Pediatric Dentist

Jason J. Sotto, D.M.D
Pediatric Dentistry
3720 Winter Garden Vineland Rd. (535)
Winter Garden, Fl 34787
 
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