When should my child start seeing a dentist?

October 4, 2022

Kids can be notorious when it comes to taking care of their teeth. To the point where it almost impossible to get some of them to brush even once a day let alone twice. Most children don’t see their family dentist until they are well over 2 years old, far later than is recommended by both dental and medical professionals.  Here are a few things you ought to know about taking care of your child’s teeth the best. 

Importance of primary teeth

Among children who have never visited the dentist or who have not seen a dentist in the last 12 months, the most frequently mentioned reason by their parents was that “the child is too young”. Sometimes parents fail to understand the importance of losing child teeth naturally. 

It is very important to keep a child’s teeth in place until they are lost naturally. The primary teeth are important for many reasons including:

  • Proper and efficient chewing..
  • Good speech development.
  • Helping save space for permanent teeth.
  • Promoting a healthy smile that helps children feel good about the way they look. 

How to care for child teeth

Child teeth can be far more sensitive than their adult counterparts Make sure your child brushes at least 2 times a day (morning and night) with fluoride toothpaste to prevent cavities. If your child is very young consider brushing their teeth yourself. But at the same time ensure that your child learns how to brush their teeth on their own in the best way possible. Especially in the morning when children can be particularly moody.

Watch your child’s diet. 

What your child eats and drinks can hurt their baby teeth. Some drinks, including fruit juice and soda can be high in sugar or acid. Limit sugary treats like cookies, too. Sugar and acid can make the outer shell (enamel) of the teeth weak and put teeth at a higher risk for cavities.

When should you take your child to the dentist

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a child go to the dentist by age 1 or within six months after the first tooth erupts. Primary teeth typically begin growing in around 6 months of age.

If you begin taking your children to the dentist around the time the first tooth erupts, then they are probably too young to be nervous. But if you’ve waited until your child is older (for example, 2 years), then he or she may have some anxiety at the time of the first visit.

Choosing the right dentist for your child

Child teeth can be very delicate, so choosing a dentist who understands your child and their dental health is important. So if you’re looking for the ideal dentist in Goa for your  child’s teeth. Then look no further. SmileCraft Goa is home to some of the most professional and gentle dentists in the city. Our child teeth experts will guide you and your child to the best dental care. 

Need the best child dentist in Margao? You’ve come to the right place. Give us a call and we’ll have you sorted.

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Eva Braganca
Eva Braganca
13:41 19 Nov 22
After reading positive reviews, I wanted to give it a try, I must say I had a very good experience. I had a filling done with another dentist for my front tooth, it was not matching my tooth colour.When smiling people used to tell me I have lipstick on my teeth and I had to tell them that it’s a filling and not lipstick. Dr. Schuyler had replaced the filling which is matching my teeth colour. He is very informative and explains everything in details which is easy for the patient to understand. Very happy with their service. In future will be getting my implants done with him. Highly recommended.
Siddanth Shetty
Siddanth Shetty
07:13 11 Nov 22
Cool Dentist period!!I am visiting this clinic from past 3 months, got the best treatment possible. I had a front chipped tooth which Dr Schuyler fixed and made it look as it was naturally ,which boosted my confidence in social and professional life. I was treated by Dr Anthea also she was the sweetest doctor ever taking care of her patients in the most professional way. The staff is too good with the patients , giving follow-up calls and reminders in a very polite and gentle way.Overall one of the best Dentist clinic. Worth it.
E 19
E 19
07:25 14 Jul 22
With the pandemic in 2019, I never consulted a dentist until I moved back to Goa, India, last month (June 2022).As I was googling and looking for a good dentist in Margao, I came across - Smile Craft. Their website was nice and fancy among all the other dental clinics, but I wasn't sure if they were the best.Yet, I thought I would give them a shot. My primary concern was my molar which went wrong after I did a root canal years back. So I got my appointment booked and was consulted by Dr. Schuyler.The first thing I mentioned to him was let's extract the molar instead of fixing it, as I had no hope of improving it. However, Dr. Schuyler wasn't ready to extract it and believed it still could be fixed. Dr. Schuyler and their team always provide the best advice to get that beautiful smile crafted :)Well, If it could be all fixed - I was all up for it. After a couple of visits, my teeth are as good as they could be. Their team uses A1 quality dental filling; you can't even notice you have a filling. It matches your tooth color, unlike some dentists using cheap quality, which feels like POP stuck on your teeth.Also, they're very cautious while completing their dental procedure with no pain at all. I nearly dozed off once.I think the Smile Craft team is one of the best out there. I recommend it to everyone looking to get their smile crafted by the best team - SMILE CRAFT is the place!!
dcosta
dcosta
20:37 23 Apr 22
Dr Schuyler is very friendly and truly a spectacular dentist. The quality of service I received during my treatment is simply outstanding. I have done 1 filling, and one tooth implant ,which was done with gentle care and no pain, during the implant Dr explain everything to me what he was doing which I think is very professional.Overall my experience in the surgery was amazing. I would like to say special thanks to Dr Schuyler ,and everyone who works at Smile Craft ,you all doing a great job.Highly recommend
Pavitra Sahay
Pavitra Sahay
13:11 21 Jan 22
Dr Schuyler is one of the best dentists in Goa! Had visited him for a couple of tooth colored fillings and was very impressed. His work stands out, I cannot even tell that my tooth has a filling! It looks so natural! The clinic is clean and the staff is very polite and professional. Yes, it did take me time to get an appointment, but now I realize why. Certainly recommend Smile Craft to anyone looking at getting quality dental treatment done.
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