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One Year Old to the Dentist?
Asked by J.C. from Des Moines
on November 19, 2008
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At what age should your child first visit the dentist? I have heard to go as early as one year old or to wait until later. Any advice?
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- That is the question of the year. When I asked the pediatrician, I was told 3 years old. When I asked the regular dentist he said 5 years old when they can sit still...
- J., I have to say take your 1 year-old to the dentist. I waited until my DD was 3 for her first visit. Turns out she had bad enamel and has quite a bit of decay. A...
- Our dentist suggested 3 years so I waited until then with both of my boys.
When Should I Start to Worry?
Asked by N.G. from Tulsa
on July 8, 2008
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Hi, my Son is almost 6 1/2 years old, and he has not lost one tooth, and several of my friends kids (boys and girls) have lost several teeth! My son has been to the De...
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- I don't think it's anything to worry about. My daughter is 6 as well and hasn't lost any of her teeth. I just think that some are slower than others. If you find out t...
- If the dentist says not to worry, then don't. He probably has taken an x-ray and sees other teeth in the gums, just ready to take their places once the baby teeth are...
- You absolutely should NOT worry. There is a huge range of ages when kids lose their first teeth. Mine didn't lose his first one until the end of first grade and then...
