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Baby\u2019s First Visit<\/h1>\n

Your baby\u2019s first visit is a simple visual exam to evaluate your child’s oral health and to determine his\/her risk for developing dental disease. A gentle prophy cleaning is performed if your child is inclined to try it, and fluoride may be applied. Usually, no X-rays are taken at this appointment.<\/p>\n

Feel confident about your child\u2019s care as our dentist also looks for both common and uncommon infant oral conditions that you may not have heard of, such as: tongue-tie, missing teeth, abnormal teeth, inclusion cysts, natal teeth, iron stain, and more.<\/p>\n

You will receive guidance to help you prevent potential problems, including dental disease, in your child\u2019s future. Along the way, feel free to ask any questions you may have about your child’s new teeth and their oral health. Let your infant become familiar with the dental office setting in a positive way.<\/p>\n

Your cooperation is appreciated. Remember good habits, and good dental health depends on proper brushing, on regular dental visits, and on a good diet. These points and others can be thoroughly discussed during your child’s appointment.<\/p>\n

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Baby Wellness<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”When can I expect my child’s pearly whites to arrive?” icon_color=”#2a9118″ admin_label=”When can I expect my child’s pearly whites to arrive?” _builder_version=”3.9″ saved_tabs=”all”]When your baby was born, all 20 primary teeth were already present and developing in his\/her jawbones. The first tooth to arrive is usually the lower front incisor, which erupts into the mouth at around six months of age (though it could be earlier or later). In fact, a few babies are born with lower front teeth, which are called natal teeth.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What should I do when my child is teething?” icon_color=”#2a9118″ admin_label=”What should I do when my child is teething?” _builder_version=”3.9″ saved_tabs=”all”]Be prepared to deal with your child\u2019s first oral event\u2026teething! It usually happens without problem and is a completely natural occurrence. However, during the time your infant’s teeth start to come in, your child may become restless and fretful. Your baby may also start to excessively salivate and to exhibit the desire to put hands and fingers into his\/her mouth. Relieve your baby or child with the following: a clean teething ring; a cool spoon; a cold, wet washcloth; or a toothbrush. If your infant has a fever, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, or other unusual problem, those symptoms may not be related to teething. In that case, consult your family physician as soon as possible to rule out any other common diseases and conditions of infancy.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What should I do about pacifiers or thumb-sucking?” icon_color=”#2a9118″ admin_label=”What should I do about pacifiers or thumb-sucking?” _builder_version=”3.9″ saved_tabs=”all”]Thumb-sucking is a habit that often starts while your child is still in the womb. It is a natural instinct that helps prepare your infant for nursing. Infants and young children often use thumbs, fingers, pacifiers, or other available objects to satisfy their sucking needs. This can give your child a sense of security, happiness, and relaxation that can even lull them to sleep.<\/p>\n

Most children quit their thumb\/pacifier-sucking by age four, or at least by school age (due to peer pressure). At this stage, any dental problems (tooth movement, jaw-shape changes) that have resulted from your child\u2019s sucking habit will usually correct on their own. If your child\u2019s thumb-sucking or pacifier use continues past five years of age (or when permanent teeth arrive), full self-correction is far less likely, and there are possibly other issues that should be explored that may be perpetuating the habit. Stress may exacerbate the thumb-sucking problem, therefore, scolding your child for thumb-sucking is not recommended. It is better to use positive reinforcement to motivate your child to quit the habit. Finding and eliminating the source of stress can also be helpful.
\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text admin_label=”Other helpful tips to prevent decay in children” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ module_alignment=”left”]Other helpful tips to prevent decay in children:<\/strong><\/p>\n