Toothspot - All About Teeth

First Visit To The Dentist Your child's first visit to the dentist should be before their first birthday . Bringing your child early to the dentist can lead to a lifetime of good oral care habits by properly acclimating your child to the dental office. There’s alot you can do to ensure your child’s first visit to the dentist will be a pleasurable one. Children are often full of questions on their first visit to the dentist. Entertain their curiosity by talking about the upcoming visit. Whatever you do, Don’t mention ‘needles’ or ‘that it won’t hurt’ - this may frighten your child. Instead, tell them that the dentist will count their teeth to see how many there are and maybe take some pictures of their  teeth as well. Your dental office or local library may have a book or two which you can read to your child about their first visit to the  dentist. Meeting the Dentist: Allow your child to accompany you when you visit the dentist. The dentist may have time to offer yo