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Your
Child's First Visit Your child's first routine dental examination should be at around 2 ½ years of age, unless you have specific concerns or problems. However it's never "too early" for your baby's first visit to the dentist. When your baby's first tooth emerges (erupts) into the mouth, make an appointment with your dentist. He or she will show you how to clean the baby's teeth and explain proper feeding habits that will help prevent tooth decay from occurring. During you
first visit, Dr.Blumehtal will examine the shape of your child's jaws,
and the condition of the teeth and oral tissues. He will also explain
the importance or good oral hygiene and nutrition in the development of
your child's teeth. The earlier the visit, the better the chance of preventing dental problems. You should clean your baby's mouth even before he has teeth by gently wiping the gums with a piece of gauze or a washcloth. As your infant's teeth emerge, it is time to begin a planned home dental care program. Clean your baby's teeth with a child-size toothbrush with soft bristles and let him play and chew on the toothbrush. The goal is the removal of plaque. If it is difficult to effectively use a toothbrush, you can continue using a washcloth to wipe the surfaces of the teeth, thereby removing plaque. When all the primary teeth have appeared, you can begin using dental floss daily. What else can you do to prevent dental problems in your child?
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