As soon as your baby gets to six months, you should consider taking them for the first dental visit. Afterward, it is recommended that children should have checkups once or twice a year. Here is what you can expect during that first dental appointment. What to expect
The doctors will conduct several procedures. Among them are: tooth cleaning, mouth, and tooth examinations, and fluoride varnish application. Doctors use the knee-to-knee examination approach where the doctor and the parent’s knees touch each other to create a table-like structure where the child will feel comfortable. The child should not be separated from you since this could raise their separation anxiety levels. Besides decay, the doctor also checks for other orthodontic issues that could be coming up. Dental experts understand the fact that children can get overwhelmed by new people and environments. How they best communicate this discomfort is by crying. That should not be a cause for alarm either way. Dental experts are trained to make dental visits for children as fun and exciting as possible.
Tips to make the visit productive
Ensure that you do not schedule the visit during the child’s naptime. Seek a time when the child is most active and well-rested. You want your child to cooperate and benefit during the session. Giving your child a light meal beforehand is important. This will ensure that the child is not hungry during the examination since they may interrupt the session. Doctors advise on the need to save the snacks until after the checkup so that there are no food debris on the teeth and the tongue.
If by any chance your child becomes irritable and upset during the visit, you should work in tandem with our doctor to calm the child down. The first visit can be scary and nerve-wracking. However, if you prepare your child beforehand, it can count for an amazing experience. Above all, you can be sure that our doctors are friendly and gentle. They will handle your child with utmost care. Feel free to book a consultation with us today.
