{"id":340,"date":"2017-05-17T08:51:55","date_gmt":"2017-05-17T15:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/?p=340"},"modified":"2025-10-13T08:29:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T15:29:17","slug":"child-see-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/child-see-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should My Child See a Dentist?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many parents don\u2019t think about taking their child to the dentist until they start school. A number of <\/span>dental professionals<\/b><\/a> say that\u2019s a bit late \u2014 by having an initial dental checkup before the age of two, your child can begin lifelong habits that will keep their teeth and gums healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to a survey of primary child caregivers, most children see a dentist for the very first time around 2.6 years of age. It is recommended to start introducing your child to the dentist by the age of 12 months or once their first baby tooth appears.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Importance of Baby Teeth<\/b><\/p>\n

Several caregivers fail to realize the importance of their child\u2019s primary (\u201cbaby\u201d) teeth. The first visit helps parents understand what they can do for their child\u2019s oral health until they\u2019re old enough to care for their own teeth and gums. The dentist can also show how to properly teach flossing and brushing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Baby teeth need to be attended to until they come out naturally by themselves. The teeth are needed for development in several areas:<\/span><\/p>\n