According to Dr. Angelica Abesamis, the best time for parents to bring their child to the dentist is before the age of one or as soon as the first tooth appears, to receive proper guidance on dental care and oral health.
Key Points
- Early dental visits are meant for prevention, not treatment.
- Baby teeth are important because they guide the growth of permanent teeth and should never be neglected.
- Children are recommended to see a dentist when their first tooth appears or by their first birthday for proper oral health guidance.
- For children under 18 months, only a damp soft cloth should be used, while from 18 months onward, a pea-sized amount of kids’ toothpaste is recommended, and it should be spat out after brushing to maximize the benefits of fluoride.
It is important to care for baby teeth as they guide the proper eruption of permanent teeth, which is why early dental check-ups are recommended when the first tooth appears or before a child turns one year old.Dr Angelica Abesamis, Sydney-based Dentist
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