{"id":2076,"date":"2017-12-14T10:32:56","date_gmt":"2017-12-14T14:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/blog\/?p=2076"},"modified":"2017-12-14T10:33:11","modified_gmt":"2017-12-14T14:33:11","slug":"babys-first-dental-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walbridgedental.com\/blog\/babys-first-dental-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan for Your Baby\u2019s First Dental Checkup"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Few things are as important as the health of your baby. In addition to the numerous pediatrician visits that you\u2019ve undoubtedly scheduled, it\u2019s important not to forget that your baby\u2019s oral development will impact their whole lives. As your child reaches six months, it\u2019s time to start thinking about the baby\u2019s first dental checkup.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When to Schedule Your Baby\u2019s First Dental Checkup\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Knowing when to schedule\u00a0your baby\u2019s first visit to the dentist is simple. When their first tooth appears, give your dentist a call. Typically,\u00a0babies develop their first teeth between six months to a year. However, some children\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0develop their first tooth until after their first birthday.\u00a0If your child reaches their first year without a tooth appearing, it\u2019s still a good idea to schedule their first appointment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The first teeth to come in are usually the lower central incisors, which are their lower front teeth. Keep an eye open for these teeth to erupt. As soon as they do,\u00a0contact us to schedule an appointment!<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Expect for\u00a0Your Child\u2019s First Dentist Visit\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first visit for your baby is often a short one and typically won\u2019t involve much beyond a simple examination.\u00a0It does, however, give your child a chance to meet the dentist and become familiar with the dentist office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your dentist will look for\u00a0any signs of decay in your child\u2019s visible teeth. Additionally, the dentist will look at different parts of their oral development to identify early signs that long-term treatment may be necessary. Some of the things they look at are:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n