{"id":72,"date":"2021-02-07T23:21:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-07T23:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=72"},"modified":"2021-03-03T23:31:45","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T23:31:45","slug":"if-your-childs-1st-birthday-is-coming-up-so-is-their-1st-dental-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/07\/if-your-childs-1st-birthday-is-coming-up-so-is-their-1st-dental-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"If Your Child\u2019s 1st Birthday Is Coming Up, So Is Their 1st Dental Checkup!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AdobeStock_74434918__1614813558_71036-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Parent brushing baby's teeth according to Willow Park pediatric dentist\" class=\"wp-image-73\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AdobeStock_74434918__1614813558_71036-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AdobeStock_74434918__1614813558_71036-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AdobeStock_74434918__1614813558_71036.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that your baby\u2019s first birthday is almost here, you probably have a lot on your mind. Before you know it, they\u2019ll be walking, talking, and growing up too fast! As you look forward to these exciting milestones, don\u2019t forget about their precious smile. If your child\u2019s first birthday is on the horizon, then it\u2019s time to start thinking about keeping their oral health on track. Read on to find out why it\u2019s so important to bring your one-year-old in to see your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Willow Park pediatric dentist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should Children Visit the Dentist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are those tiny pearly whites starting to appear in your child\u2019s smile? Remember, teeth are susceptible to cavities as soon as they erupt, especially baby teeth. That\u2019s why the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children get their first dental checkup by their first birthday. Alternatively, they should come in within six months of their first tooth erupting (whichever comes first). From there, they should continue to get checkups every six months, or perhaps more frequently if recommended by your pediatric dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of Your Child\u2019s First Checkup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many parents are surprised to hear that they should start taking their baby to the dentist so early in life. However, these appointments play several critical roles, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Protecting baby teeth: <\/strong>Even though baby teeth will eventually fall out, keeping them healthy is important for the development of your child\u2019s permanent teeth and the rest of their mouth. Baby teeth are particularly prone to cavities, but specialized services like fluoride treatments and dental sealants offer a quick, easy, effective, and safe way to protect them from tooth decay.<\/li><li><strong>Monitoring oral development: <\/strong>As a parent, you already know that kids grow fast! Bringing your child in every six months helps your pediatric dentist monitor the development of their jaws, teeth, and other oral structures to make sure everything is on track.<\/li><li><strong>Teaching parents: <\/strong>Parenting doesn\u2019t come with an instruction booklet. During your child\u2019s first dental appointment, your pediatric dentist will be happy to teach you all the best ways to care for your child\u2019s smile at home, including brushing and flossing techniques as well as what to be on the lookout for.<\/li><li><strong>Calming dental anxiety: <\/strong>Your child\u2019s first dental visit introduces them to all the new sights and sounds of a dental practice in a calm, relaxing environment. This way, they\u2019re much more likely to associate dental care with positive feelings than if you wait to bring them in until they have a toothache or cavity.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Great oral health starts early in life. Bringing your child in for their first dental checkup by their first birthday will help set them up for many years of happy, healthy smiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr. Robert Stroud and Dr. Michael Ball of Stroud Pediatric Dentistry have years of experience caring for the growing smiles of Willow Park and the surrounding communities. As pediatric dentists, they have advanced specialized training in meeting the unique oral health issues that children face. What\u2019s more, they strive to make dental care fun, informative, and relaxing for children and parents alike. To learn more about what to expect at your child\u2019s first checkup, they can be contacted via their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or at <strong>(817) 441-2425.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that your baby\u2019s first birthday is almost here, you probably have a lot on your mind. Before you know it, they\u2019ll be walking, talking, and growing up too fast! As you look forward to these exciting milestones, don\u2019t forget about their precious smile. 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