{"id":128,"date":"2021-05-18T20:13:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T20:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthopedo.com\/blog\/?p=128"},"modified":"2021-07-01T15:39:49","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T15:39:49","slug":"guide-to-your-babys-first-dental-visit-fitchburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthofitchburg.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/18\/guide-to-your-babys-first-dental-visit-fitchburg\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Your Baby\u2019s First Dental Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When your child was born or when their first tooth erupted, you probably weren\u2019t handed a guidebook full of answers on how to care for their oral health. That\u2019s alright! A pediatric dentist has all the training and experience needed to help you keep your little one\u2019s precious smile healthy as it grows. However, it\u2019s easy to get nervous about your baby\u2019s first dental visit<\/a> if you don\u2019t know what to expect. Thankfully, knowing what this early checkup is all about can go a long way in making it a great appointment for both you and your little one! Read on as we go over everything you need to know about your baby\u2019s first dental checkup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Great Oral Health Starts Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The American Dental Association officially recommends that children get their first dental checkup by their first birthday. Many parents are surprised to hear this, thinking that their one-year-old is too young to have any need to visit a dentist. However, it\u2019s important to remember that oral health problems can begin to develop as soon as that first baby tooth appears! Waiting until your child has a toothache or cavity to bring them to the dentist is likely to be a stressful experience for you and your child. Your child will probably form a bad first impression of dental care, which could potentially influence how they view their oral health for the rest of their life! Furthermore, an early start to dental checkups can help prevent that cavity or toothache from developing in the first place. Starting routine dental checkups early in life is a great way to set your baby up for a lifetime of happy, healthy smiles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby\u2019s First Dental Visit: What You Can Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can expect your baby\u2019s first visit to be an easy one, although it will consist of several important components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n