Did you know children should visit their dentist every six months, just like their parents? It's true! Developing a positive relationship with their children's dentist helps kids begin to feel comfortable and even excited about visiting the dentist. Since many dental phobias stem from bad childhood experiences at the dentist, we like to start building a relationship with your little one early.
Here are some other reasons why children's dental appointments are so necessary.
Routine Visits Prevent Tooth Decay
Visiting your Tamworth family dentist every six months allows us to detect problems with your little one's teeth as early as possible when issues are easier to treat. It also allows us to begin monitoring their oral development.
Promotes Good Future Habits
Because prevention is the key to success in the dental world, getting comfortable visiting your dentist every six months builds good, healthy habits that will last a lifetime.
Protects Primary (Baby) Teeth
Baby teeth have several critical jobs to do before they fall out:
- Introducing solid foods to your child
- Helping them say their first words
- Holding space for and guiding incoming adult teeth into the correct position
If your little one loses a baby tooth too soon, it can impact their oral development. Routine visits with their children's dentist protect their baby teeth.
Evaluate Their Teeth and Bite Development
As your little one grows, your children's dentist will monitor their bite alignment and tooth placement to determine if they may benefit from early orthodontic treatment. For example, early ortho procedures can use their growth to make tooth alignment easier for kids with crowded teeth or severe bite concerns like overbite, underbite or crossbites.
If you're looking for a children's dentist near me in the Tamworth area, we invite you to learn more about what Oasis Smiles Dental offers.