Everyone has a different opinion on when to take a baby, toddler, or child to a pediatric dentist for the first time. There are no hard and fast rules, although there are good reasons to start early. It’s important to ensure your child develops good dental habits from a young age, so they can be comfortable at the dentist and any dental problems can be picked up before they become worse. Parents are responsible for their baby’s or children’s oral hygiene. Before your baby develops teeth, you can use a warm, sterile soft cloth or small piece of gauze to clean their gums. A baby’s mouth, especially when they are only drinking milk, is usually self-cleaning, so gentle cleanses are adequate.
Once your baby starts eating solid foods and developing teeth, you will need to do more thorough cleansings, but it’s important to be gentle. Many parents use specialty baby toothbrushes, which can also help with teething. There’s no need to use toothpaste until about 18 months or older (although there are no hard and fast rules), but you can confirm this with your pediatric dentist in Dubai.
Remember, you do not want to do it too early (unless necessary) but you also don’t want to do it too late. Once your child has been introduced to Pediatric dentistry in Dubai, it’s a good idea to book check-ups every six months. You will brush your child’s teeth until they have learned how to do it themselves, properly.
Some kids start visiting the dentist at age two, some at age three, and some at four. Remember, you do not want to do it too early (unless necessary) but you also don’t want to do it too late. Once your child has been introduced to Pediatric dentistry in Dubai, it’s a good idea to book check-ups every six months. You will brush your child’s teeth until they have learned how to do it themselves, properly. You can empower them, with the help of the pediatric dentist, to brush properly, twice a day, and to really look after their teeth.
Orthodontics will only be recommended when your child is on his second set of teeth and usually from age 10 or more onwards, but again, there are always circumstances that are different. A good pediatric dentist will talk to you, not only about regular brushing and how to avoid cavities but also about tooth straightening. Pediatric dentists work with toddlers, young children and even teens, and will look after all aspects of their teeth.
If you are in Dubai, the American Medical and Dental Centre an excellent team of doctors who specialise in children and adults, are highly professional and highly qualified, and have excellent bedside manners. You can book right here.
