Treating infants and young children is a rewarding experience, especially when we
guide parents and children down the path of prevention and interception of oral disease.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child's first visit
to the dentist occur no later than 6 months after the first teeth erupt, or around
a child's first birthday [
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]. During the initial visit, the pediatric dentist can assess medical histories, educate
parents on healthy oral practices (eg, brushing, flossing, diet, oral habits, and
fluoride), evaluate a child's risk of developing oral problems, and, when appropriate,
determine necessary preventive or interceptive actions. Oral examinations by 1 year
of age allow for earlier recognition and treatment of soft-tissue pathologies and
anomalies, such as tongue-ties, that appear at birth.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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