It’s likely been a few years since you’ve last received a pediatric dental cleaning, and the details of what happens during these appointments are probably a little fuzzy to you. To help refresh your memory, let’s go over what typically takes place during a routine pediatric dental cleaning and why these visits are so important…
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Sure, you may know that kids need to visit the dentist every six months or so for a routine check-up (that’s according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), but pediatric dentists do more than just dental cleaning and apply bubblegum-flavored fluoride. These specialists are extensively trained to address a wide variety of oral health…
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) says children should visit a pediatric dentist for an initial dental check-up once their first tooth emerges, or no later than the child’s first birthday. While there may not be a mouthful of teeth for a dentist to clean at this point, getting a head start on dental…