Maryland Babies
Dentist - What age for first check up
When did you take your twins to the dentist for the first time? I hear different things ALL the time and I am not sure what to do. I was recently reading an old parenting magazine (7 months ago) that says 6 months. I have a friend who is a hygentist and I think she said 2 or 3. When did you take your twins and what were you told by the dentist as far as check-ups. TIA
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Re: Dentist - What age for first check up
When I was dental assistant in regular dentists office they saw children at starting at age 3. When I worked at a Pediactric practice they saw them starting at age 1. I thought it was a bit much at 1. The kids usually just screamed and it seemed more traumatic than beneficial. If you see an issue or are concerned about something I might take them in otherwise I would wait. I doubt A&E would be willing to sit through someone looking in their mouths.
my dad was a dentist and he didn't see kids until like 3 usually.
That being said, my new dentist said 1 1/2 - to 2 years (DD is 20 months), so I took her with me to an appointment to see what would happen and if I could get her comfortable in the chair. That did NOT go well at all. She cried and cried from the noise of the drill and had a meltdown, which is unlike her. So I am waiting until 3