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At what age did you take your toddler to the denist?

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Kat posted this 22 August 2019

At what age did you take your toddler to the denist? And how did you help them feel comfortable?

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ellen posted this 11 January 2020

i took him when he started cutting his teeth and they gave me an appointment for 6 months out

Ellen posted this 09 January 2020

We waited until all his teeth were in for a little while before taking him to the dentist. Around 18 months. Then again after 2 years old when he was starting to eat more sweets. The dentist wasn't worried about his teeth and didn't even do a cleaning. We brush with a kids electric tooth brush now twice a day. 

Jocelyn posted this 05 January 2020

I just made my little one's appointment. I'm worried about whether or not he'll be able to sit still long enough for them to see inside his mouth. 

Ava posted this 17 December 2019

I have taken my 2.5 year old twice now. We went around 18 months and then again right before 2.5 years. She is very shy and would not let them look in her mouth either time. Our dentist and hygenist didn't push it. They said they want her to feel comfortable, and just hope to be able to get a cleaning and exam in by 3. In the meantime, we brush twice a day and follow all their recommendations for dental health.

Liz posted this 16 December 2019

2 years old and now we go every 6 months

Meg posted this 08 November 2019

We also took ours once a couple of teeth came in. We went to a prediatric-only dentist. They definitely know how to deal with toddlers. 

Ashley posted this 19 September 2019

I think everyone is right here, that your little one should be going to the dentist around age one or two, but these early appointments are mostly for the child to get used to the dentist.  I didn't start mine until 3, and he was still fine.

Brinn posted this 19 September 2019

I think it's not super important to go early unless you suspect issues. I'd try to go between 1-2 for the first time though. They really don't do much. 

linda posted this 11 September 2019

I was advised that as soon as your little one gets a tooth, you are supposed to make their first appointment. During your first visit, they probably won't do much, its more for helping your toddler get use to the dentist in general. 

Dezerae posted this 11 September 2019

I actually need to make an appointment for my little one. Its been 6 months since his first tooth and I am seeing quite a bit of crowding in his teeth already.

Emma posted this 11 September 2019

I believe you are supposed to take them after their first tooth appears and if they haven't had one come in before 1 year you should take them then. It is probably a good idea to get the acclimated to the dentist at a young age.

Sarah posted this 04 September 2019

We actually got established with a dentist as soon as baby's first tooth came in. 

Sophia posted this 23 August 2019

One per my pediatrician's recommendation. He got to sit on my lap in the chair and we went to a really highly recommended pediatric dentist with a super fun waiting room and excellent staff that were a tremendous help.

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