S/O Pediatric Dentists

Jessica&Brett · May 2011

When did you or will you take your LO in for the first time?

Meg41208 · May 2011

my own dentist says not until they are 4, but I think that's an awful long time to wait. I'm thinking we'll take her sometime in the next year.

Ttimes3 · May 2011

We plan on taking J in the next few months. Some say as early as 12 months, others say not until 4 years. We'll split the middle.

sistrkate · May 2011

Justin went for the first time 2 weeks ago, at 3.5 years. I won't take Tyler until he's at least 2.5, probably closer to 3.

Personally, I don't see the advantage to taking them much sooner. Both the pedi and the dentist said between 3-4 years old is soon enough.

cops_wife · May 2011

Our pediatrician recommended between 3 and 4. Ellie's first appointment is next week.

hannah&ben · May 2011

cops_wife:
Our pediatrician recommended between 3 and 4. Ellie's first appointment is next week.

Ditto. Pedi and dentist both said 3-4 (and to wait until you think they can do it without a meltdown). Unless of course there's an issue earlier.. then you take them as soon as you notice.

Jack and Sophi both went closer to 4. Both of their grills got an A+.

Ttimes3 · May 2011

sistrkate:

Personally, I don't see the advantage to taking them much sooner.

IMO, the only advantage is setting a precedent and getting him used to the environment. It's 100% covered, so if he is scared/melts down, no biggie - we leave and try again later.

Temp806465500003043 · May 2011

Our dentist said 3. But we had to take her in a few weeks ago because she fell and her tooth started to turn brown. Elena talked a big game and said she wanted to see the "teeth doctor" but when it came down to it she freaked out. I had to hold her down so he could look in her mouth. It was bad. She was excited because they gave her a plastic lizard and some stickers after they were done.

KristenBtobe · May 2011

We start at age 2 with a pediatric dentist. Maggie had a hard time the first go but did really well at age 2.5.

vbmeg · May 2011

We took DD when she was 3 bc it was required for preschool. They had to have a dental evaluation form along with their updated vaccine sheet from the pedi before they could start school.

shellbug79 · May 2011

We took Isabelle for the first time at 3 year old, we knew she already had a cavity so we tried getting in quickly but we ended up waiting 3 months from the time I called and the time we got in, that was with Childrens Hospital Dental. We are now with Dr Elizabeth Mueller in Montgomery and they said they would like to see Oliver the next time we bring Isabelle in which is October and Oliver would be 2 years 4months. I think they may want to see him b/c Isabelle had cavities early on but I strongly believe that she has very soft, crowded teeth where Oliver does not but I'll attempt to take him.

Michelle

MJHershey · May 2011

DH is a general dentist, so Alex will probably go with me sometime to the office when I get my teeth cleaned. That's what he usually tells patients to do, before the kid is ready themselves, so they can see what it's about and the environment. Smile

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