The Importance of Age 1 Dental Visits

As parents of an infant-going-on-toddler, you have a lot of things to worry about: first year sleep patterns, solid foods, and keeping your new walker safe.  A dentist visit may be the last thing on your mind.

 

However, there are a few reasons to consider visiting a pediatric dentist for an age 1 dental visit. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, you can:

 

    • Start a lifelong plan of preventive dental care for your child to minimize tooth decay and cavities.
    • Identify tooth decay early in young patients, who can be at risk as soon as their first tooth appears.
    • Meet your dentist before an emergency happens.  This way, you will have a number to call with a dentist who is already familiar with your child's teeth.
    • Save money! A study in the journal Pediatrics showed that children who have their first dental visit before age one have 40 percent lower dental costs in their first five years than children who do not, due to the cost of dental and medical procedures that may be necessary as a result of poor oral health.

 

So if you're looking for a pediatric dentist in Tucson, give us a call to learn more about age 1 dental visits!   Our team takes time to listen, understand, and answer any concerns you and your child have from the very beginning. We want to take care of your child’s smile now as well as protect it for the future.

 

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

general dentistry for kids in TucsonDr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are a husband and wife team providing general dentistry for kids in Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and surrounding areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children as your local Tucson dentist. If you’re looking for a kids dentist in Tucson, contact us today!