

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the first visit to be at age 1. It will allow us to create a dental home for your loved one. This is the perfect time to examine his/her mouth, discuss specific oral hygiene instructions designed for your child, discuss habits, and become the dental home for him/her in the event of a dental trauma.


Pediatric dentistry is a dental specialty that focuses on the oral health of young people. Following dental school, a pediatric dentist has two to three years of additional specialty residency training in the unique needs of infants, children and adolescents.

Can thumb sucking be harmful for my child's teeth?

Thumb and pacifier sucking habits that go on for a long period of time can create crowded, crooked teeth or bite problems. If a child is still sucking his/her thumbs or fingers when the permanent teeth arrive, a mouth appliance may be recommended by your pediatric dentist. Most children stop these habits on their own.

What are dental sealants and how do they work?

Sealants are clear or shaded plastic applied to the chewing surface of teeth to help keep them cavity-free. Sealants fill in the grooved and pitted surfaces of the teeth, which are hard to clean, and shut out food particles that could get caught, causing cavities. Fast and comfortable to apply, sealants can effectively protect teeth for many years.

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When do the first teeth start to erupt?




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