The Australian Dental Association recommends that parents should bring their children for their first dental visit within six months of their first tooth's eruption or by their first birthday, whichever comes first.
At Telopea Park Dental, we know the many reasons to start dental care early:
- We may detect any potential dental conditions at an early stage so that resolving them will be less involved and invasive
- Your child can acclimate more readily to the dental clinic when they are young and experience it as a safe and inviting environment.
- Our hygienists can help you apply an excellent at-home routine to keep your child's first teeth clean and free from decay.
Prepare for Your Child's First Visit
You can prepare your child for their dental visits by using positive language. For example, some parents reading books or stories about happy dental visits can make the parts of their check-up seem less strange.
Most parents agree that modelling good behaviour is very effective when getting their children to embrace certain things. For example, we suggest that you bring your child to your routine check-up so they can watch you handle your appointment without complaint. Then perhaps consider a healthy, post-visit treat for extra positive reinforcement.