Regular Dental check-up

Parents always think that their babies' primary teeth will be replaced by permanent teeth so they need not have regular Dental check-ups. In fact, parents should take their babies to the dentist for the first Dental check-up within 6 months after the first tooth appears. Subsequently, they should go for regular check-ups every 6 to 12 months. The reasons are:

• Dentists can monitor your child's oral health by his yearly Dental records.
• Dentist can give parents oral care advices according to your child's condition in order to enable your child develop good oral care habits at an early age.
• A child might have already established a bad dietary and oral care habit, or even have been suffering from Dental diseases if he does not have regular Dental check-ups until all primary teeth have erupted.
• Early Dental check-up makes it easier for the dentist to examine your child's teeth in the future as a good rapport has already been established between your child and the dentist.

If the first tooth does not come through within 16 to 18 months after birth, parents should take their child to a dentist for an oral examination.

Preparing for your child's first oral check-up:

• Tell your child that the dentist will take care of his/her teeth.

Describe to your child the surroundings of a Dental clinic and jobs of a dentist. Play oral check-up role-play games with him/her.

Reference information: , www.bjDental.com

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your Dentist for diagnosis and treatment.