Great question! The short answer is, “First visit by first birthday.”
Dr. Lai, Dr. Edwards, Dr. Morrow and our staff know that cavities know no age boundaries, and that is why we recommend a visit to our office at age one. That also happens to be the opinion of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association agree. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children who are at risk of early childhood cavities visit a pediatric dentist by their first birthday.
Research has shown that cavities are increasing in preschool-aged children, and that more than one in four kids has had at least one cavity by the time they’re four years old. In fact, many children get cavities as early as age two.
The appointment also covers topics such as the importance of baby teeth, nutrition, development and overall concerns you may have with your child. We believe that a child’s first visit with Dr. Lai, Dr. Edwards, and Dr. Morrow should be enjoyable and positive. The more you and your child know about the first visit, the better you will feel. Our staff makes a practice of using pleasant, non-frightening, simple words to describe your child’s first dental visit and treatment, and we want you to feel at ease from the moment your family arrives at our convenient Tulsa, OK office.
Have you scheduled an appointment for your child? We hope to see you soon!
