AGE 1 DENTAL VISIT
A child's first dental visit is ideally scheduled at the 1st birthday or as soon as you see teeth erupting into the mouth. The age one visit is a great opportunity for you and your child to begin a life-long habit of visiting the dentist on a bi-annual basis. Your child begins to build a rapport with Dr. Colleen and her team, and you acquire the tools, tips, and tricks to make oral care fun and effective for your child at home.
Dr. Colleen and her team will spend time talking with you about oral hygiene, a mouth-healthy diet, habits (such as pacifiers and thumb-sucking), teething, and dental injury prevention. These early visits are meant to be informative and helpful for you, and easy for your child.
How can you prepare your child for this visit? Plan for your child to visit us when he or she is well-rested and try to avoid appointments during nap times, when possible. Ensure that you are relaxed and calm, as your child can sense your anxiety and this can make your child anxious. The team at Double T Smiles is excited to welcome you and your child to our family!