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Child Dentistry<\/h1>\n

Your child\u2019s first visit<\/h2>\n

The first “regular” dental visit should be just after your child\u2019s third birthday.<\/strong> The first dental visit is usually short and involves very little treatment. We may ask you to sit in the dental chair and hold your child during the examination. You may also be asked to wait in the reception area during part of the visit so that a relationship can be built between your child and your dentist.<\/p>\n

We will gently examine your child\u2019s teeth and gums. X-rays may be taken (to reveal decay and check on the progress of your child\u2019s permanent teeth under the gums). We may clean your child\u2019s teeth and apply topical fluoride to help protect the teeth against decay. We will make sure your child is receiving adequate fluoride at home. Most important of all, we will review with you how to clean and care for your child\u2019s teeth.<\/p>\n

What should I tell my child about the first dental visit?<\/h2>\n

We are asked this question many times. We suggest you prepare your child the same way you would before their first haircut or trip to the shoe store. Your child\u2019s reaction to his first visit to the dentist may surprise you.<\/p>\n

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Here are some “First Visit” tips:<\/h2>\n