Specialists in pediatric dentistry recommend visiting the dentist with the youngest children when the first baby tooth appears, or at the latest when they are two years old. During the first visit, the state of the teeth is checked, if there are caries, if there are problems with the bite or if there are growth alterations. In addition, cleaning and oral hygiene techniques are explained and parents are offered dietary recommendations.
How to overcome dental phobia?
When it is time to go to the dentist, parents should show confidence and security, avoid negative comments and tell them how important it is to go to the dentist and how healthy their mouth will be once they leave. Likewise, we must try to generate in children the habit of a correct oral hygiene, offering the best way to maintain the health of their teeth throughout their lives.
After the first visit, check-ups should be performed at least once a year. In this way, the child will get used to it and anxiety and fear of the unknown will be avoided. In addition, if there is any pathology in the initial stage, the dental specialist will be able to provide a simpler and less traumatic solution.