Importance
Of Children To Have A Dental Checkup Every Six Months:
Children
grow rapidly, and due to this growth, they change so rapidly that each six-month
checkup is
essentially a "new-patient" examination. Teeth are being lost, new ones are
growing in, bones are lengthening and elongating, and the bite is being
established. Seeing your child every six months lets your dentist track
the progress of these events and catch any problems early, when they are
easier to correct.
Your
Child's First Dental Examination:
Some dentists recommend that a child be
brought in for an examination as soon as their first tooth appears
(usually between five and eight months, but definitely by the child's first
birthday) so that the parents can learn how to prevent infant tooth decay.
During these early visits, most dentists will discuss:
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