A good pediatric dentist is the best choice for your child

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A good pediatric dentist is the best choice for your child

Why should parents make sure that the dentists whom they choose for their children are trained in pediatric dentistry? Because strange noises, unfamiliar odors, and unknown environments can all have an unsettling impact on children. Pediatric dentists have the necessary skills, the properly equipped practices, and appropriately trained practice personnel to ensure that children make positive experiences during their first few dentist visits. Read more about what the characteristics of a good pediatric dentist are in this blog post.

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The first dentist visits with your child 

There is no ideal age or time to start bringing a child to see a dentist. Still, it is generally advisable to plan for the first dentist visit when the child is between 1 ½ and 2 years old. Once a child turns 3, things become more interesting because, at that point, the first dental problems usually start to emerge. Also, after that age, children start to remember the experiences they made in the dentist office. Therefore, parents should start getting their children used to periodical dental check-up visits. In fact, we are absolutely positive that it is necessary to plan for dentist visits not only in cases of emergencies to give children the chance to get used to someone taking care of their dental health in a stress-free, relaxed, and, most importantly, pain-free environment.  


Child receiving treatment from a pediatric dentist

Child during a dental treatment

The right dentist for your child is a pediatric dentist

So who should take care of baby teeth? It should be someone who knows how to handle children very well and who is experienced in calming their fears. Thus, it is best to go see a pediatric dentist who has also made sure that his or her practice is suitable for children to make them feel at ease. Another reason to opt for a pediatric dentist is that they not only have the same qualifications as general dentists but have also completed additional courses focusing on the proper handling of children. In other words, just as there are physicians focusing on treating children in other medical specialties, there are dentists who specialize in treating children and adolescents.

How do I find a pediatric dentist?
The best way to find and book an appointment with a pediatric dentist is to do so online, potentially via an online booking platform such as DentalAce. Very important when doing so is the ability to check whether any given dental practice has a pediatric dentist on its staff. Learn more here, if you are interested in how DentalAce can help you find the appointment of your choice with a skilled pediatric dentist. In fact, one can even choose between an initial consultation and a regular check-up visit.

What makes a good pediatric dentist?
A pediatric dentist and his or her team are a well-functioning unit that is used to handling children. A pediatric dentistry-focused practice is equipped with several items that make children happy to distract them from any fears, concerns, and negative thoughts. At first, a child can sit on a parent's lap during the fist or the first few check-ups, but is still addressed by the dentist directly. For, to build a positive relationship with young patients, pediatric dentists know that it is essential to focus on the children directly instead of talking to their parents over their heads and to very clearly explain the upcoming dental procedures to them to avoid any unintended surprises.


Toothbrush recommended by a pediatric dentist

Don't forget to brush your teeth

Additional interesting information about pediatric dentistry
In our article about dental care for babies, we delve into further detail about when parents should start brushing their children's teeth (hint: as early as the first tooth emerges from the gum line!) and about what to look out for to ensure optimal dental care. We also answer the question of how thumb sucking affects a child's teeth in an extensive article.  

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