Your Child’s Tooth Eruption, Dental Schedule and Oral Health

As our children seem to grow ever so fast, I thought it would be great to discuss the normal eruption and loss of their baby teeth.  Typically, your child’s first teeth will erupt around 6 months old which is why we recommend that his or her first dental visit be around their first birthday.  Here at our Inland Empire biological and family dental office we strive to make your child’s first dental visit a positive experience.  Thus, we follow your child’s lead when it comes to their comfort level in the dental office.  Some children prefer to be independent and sit in the chair themselves where others prefer mom or dad to sit with them.  Most children once comfortable and trusting will allow us to polish and examine their teeth.  If your child is still unsure about the noise the polisher makes or the instruments we use, no worries we will try again in 6 months.  It is extremely important to build good rapport at a young age as to set the stage for preventative dental care in the future.  Please contact our children friendly dental office to schedule an appointment (951)686-3666.