Your child's first visit
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We are glad that you are concerned about your child's oral health and have given us an opportunity to help improve your child's current and future oral health
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Dr. Sandhu recommends that you visit the dentist every 6 months for a preventive and routine check-up to make sure we identify any current or future issues ahead of time and keep your child pain-free and smiling.
FIRST VISIT ESSENTIALS
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Your child should have their first dental by their first birthday
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Every child should see the dentist twice/year
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Your child should have all their baby teeth by age 3
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4 minutes/day should be focussed on brushing and oral hygiene. 2 minutes brushing twice a day
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Allow us to educate your child about why their teeth are important
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Prepare your child before the visit by keeping the conversation positive
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Don't schedule the appointment during your child's nap time
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Kids should always be supervised while brushing till they are able to tie their shoelaces by themselves
Pediatric dental terminology we recommend
As we strive to create a positive experience for your child in our office, we are selective in our use of words. We try to avoid words that might frighten or worry your child. Please support us by NOT using the scary words, and not correcting your child if they choose to use our equivalents.
Our intent is not to FOOL your child, but to use words that help us create a positive experience. As your child matures and grows in confidence, we will adjust our word choice to reflect that growth. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us build a good attitude for your child!
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Read this post for additional information
https://www.tricitysmiles.in/post/first-visit-to-the-dentist-a-guide-for-parents-and-children