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A pediatric dentist is a dentist who, after dental school, specializes in the oral health of children from infancy through adolescence for two to three years. Pediatric dentists receive special training in child psychology and behavior modification to help make your child’s dental visits pleasant and comfortable. By understanding the unique growth and development of child’s teeth, our doctors can help prevent future dental problems for your child.

According to the Academy Of Pediatric Dentistry, your child should visit a dentist 6 months after his or her first tooth eruption or by his or her 1st birthday.

You can help make your child’s first visit to the dentist enjoyable by preparing your child for the visit and by maintaining a positive attitude during the dental visit. Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist will count his or her teeth, clean the teeth, and take pictures of the teeth. During your child’s visit, try to stay calm and relaxed so that your child will also feel the same way. It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that may cause unnecessary fear or anxiety, such as needle, shot, drill, or pain. Our office is completely child-friendly, there is a playroom, the interior design is made using favorite children’s characters, and the doctors create a friendly atmosphere.

Baby teeth are very important and serve a number of vital functions. They are necessary for proper chewing, preserve space for the unerupted permanent teeth and guide them into their proper positions, allow normal development of the jaws and muscles, and facilitate proper speech and pronunciation. A bright and healthy smile can also help instill self-confidence in your child. If neglected, cavities on baby teeth can lead to more serious problems such as dental pain and infections.

Begin with brushing your child’s teeth at least twice a day with a small amount of toothpaste. Also use floss daily to help clean the areas between his or her teeth. Set up a regular brushing schedule so that your child gets used to the routine and learns the importance of brushing his or her teeth. In addition, try to limit the amount and frequency of sugar intake such as soda, juice, candies, fruit, cookies, peanut butter and jelly, etc. These foods can contribute to cavities.

Your child’s first tooth will typically erupt between 6 to 12 months of age. Teeth will continue to erupt until about 3 years of age when all 20 baby teeth are present. The following timeline is a general estimate and will vary from child to child. It is perfectly normal for a child to show his or her first tooth as early as 3 months or as late as the first birthday. Some babies are even born with teeth!

4-10 months: Teething begins. Your baby’s gums may be swollen and red where the teeth are cutting through.

6 to 10 months: First teeth erupt, usually on the bottom in the middle (lower central incisors). These two teeth arrive at about the same time.

8 to 12 months: Upper middle teeth (the upper central incisors) emerge.

9 to 13 months: Upper teeth right next to the middle teeth (upper lateral incisors) come next.

10 to 16 months: Bottom teeth right next to the middle teeth (lower lateral incisors) make their appearance.

13 to 18 months: The first molars come in on the bottom and the top at about the same time.

16 to 22 months: The sharp, pointed teeth called the canine or cuspid teeth emerge on the top and bottom.

23 to 31 months: The very back teeth, or second molars, work their way in on the bottom.

25 to 33 months: The second molars on the top come in soon after those on the bottom.

3 years: Your child has a full set of 20 primary teeth, also known as baby teeth.

4 years: Jaw and facial bones grow.

6 years: Permanent teeth begin to erupt and replace the baby teeth.

Radiographs (X-rays) are important and necessary for your child’s dental examination. At LuxDen Kids, we use modern digital X-rays that are faster than traditional radiographs and that emit less radiation. Radiographs allow us to diagnose cavities and conditions that cannot be detected during a normal visual examination. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends radiographs for initial examinations and at 6–24 month intervals depending on the age and caries risk of your child.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that your child get a dental check-up at least twice a year. Even if your child has never had a cavity, he or she still needs to see the dentist once every six months.

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