Our dentists like to begin seeing children shortly after their first teeth arrive. Typically, around age one is a good time to start. If this seems early, it's not; early visits actually give our team a head start on building a relationship with your child that helps them feel safe and welcome when they visit the dentist.
Early visits also allow us to begin monitoring your little one's oral development so we can make you aware of any problems or concerns early before it becomes more significant. This is also an excellent time for parents to ask questions and learn more about their baby's oral health since they will be in charge of it for the next few years.
Some parents wonder why it's essential to protect baby teeth that will fall out in the future. Great question! It's because baby teeth have a few critical jobs to do before they leave:
- Introducing your baby to solid foods
- Helping them say their first words
- Holding space for and guiding incoming adult teeth
If your child loses a baby tooth too early, it may impact their future dental health.
If it's time to schedule your little one's first dental visit, we would love to meet them! Book an appointment online or call your Fairfax children's dentist at (703) 691-1511.