when should i take my son to the dentist?

Question

My 4 month old just got his front two bottom teeth in! when should i schedule a dentist appointment?

Answer 1

I'm taking my son when he turns two.

Answer 2

Well I am taking my 11 month in next week. Its more to get her enrolled in the insurance , the insurance say by their first birthday or when they have at least 4 teeth. Which my daughter has, but i am also taking her because bad teeth run on my side of the family and I want to make sure everything is good with hers so far. Over all I would wait till he is closer to a year. But you can always call your dentist and ask them.

Answer 3

I asked my dentist when I should bring in my daugther and he said not before they are 2-3 unless you see a problem. He said their teeth are not permanent yet so all that would be done was a cleening anyway and dentist that ask you to bring in your children on a regular basis before that are just looking to get more money. He said mothers know their kids teeth better than anyone and as long as the child is brushing (and the parent is checking to make sure they are clean) 2-3 times a day and there are no spots or discoloration or anything then they don't need to come in before that.

Answer 4

I was on on Medicaid with my oldest and they told me when to get stuff done and they had me take him at a year old. Even though it's only a checkup and they just look at the teeth, they are still making sure that they are coming in right and everything. The dentist there said that he should go about once a year after that.

Answer 5

It's recommended at 6 months or when they get their first few teeth in...All they will do is look inside the baby's mouth while you are holding him and give you recommendation on how to keep his teeth and gums clean.
My son is nearly 4 years old and all they did was a quick peek for cavities and a flouride coating for his teeth while he was sitting on my lap...Just be sure to find a dentist that has experience with pediatric dentistry.

Answer 6

My pediatrician and pediatric dentist both said that once the complete second set of molars comes in (usually around age 2) is when they want to see them the first time.

I just made my son (2 1/2) his first appointment.

Answer 7

they don't even do a cleaning until 3-4 i believe. before that most dentists will just count the teeth and look at them (although our dentist charges the insurance the same for this as he does for my 7 year olds cleaning)

Answer 8

In 6 months, but remember it can take a month or two to get an appointment. Getting flouride sealant treatments every 6 months can reduce the rate of cavities by 75%. And if there are cavities you want them caught early, cavities caught early can be treated without anesthesia. Cavities caught later require general anesthesia in small children, and anesthesia can only be done once the toddler is a certain weight. Having to wait that long can mean loosing the teeth which unless fitted with dentures can cause problems learning to speak and damage to the adult teeth.

http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/positions/statements/caries.asp
4. The Association urges parents and guardians, as a child's first tooth erupts, to consult with their dentist regarding:

* Scheduling the child's first dental visit. It is advantageous for the first visit to occur within six months of eruption of the first tooth and no later than 12 months of age, and

http://www.drjay.com/1stvisit.htm
When should my child first see a dentist, and why?

The ideal time as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry is at approximately one year of age. This is an ideal time for the dentist to carefully examine the development of your child's mouth. Because dental problems often start early, the sooner the visit the better. To safeguard against problems such as baby bottle tooth decay, teething irritations, gum disease, and prolonged thumb-sucking, the dentist can provide or recommend special preventive care.

http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/childs-first-dental-visit
It is generally recommended that an infant be seen by a dentist by the age of 1 or within 6 months after his or her first tooth comes in.

http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthAtAnyAge/InfantsAndChildren/ToddlersChildren/YourChildsFirstDentalVisit.cvsp
The short answer is "First visit by first birthday," according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. America's pediatricians agree. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children who are at risk of early childhood cavities should visit a pediatric dentist by age 1. Although the idea of such early dental visits is still surprising to many new parents, the infant visit is endorsed by leading national public health groups.

http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/academic_programs/gpr/skidegate/observer_articles/2005-06/childs_first_dental_visit.htm
When should your child’s first dental visit be?
An infant should be seen by a dentist by the age of 1, or within 6 months after his or her first tooth comes in.

Answer 9

YOU MAY NOT HAVE TO TAKE A BABY THAT YOUNG TO THE DENTIST JUST YET, TRUE THAT THEY DON'T DO CLEANINGS AND SUCH UNTIL TWO OR THREE, BUT WHEN YOUR BABY DOES GET MORE TEETH IS YOU MIGHT WANT TO GO IN FOR JUST A CHECK UP BECAUSE CAVITIES DON'T HAVE AN AGE LIMIT.JUST TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE. AND A SUGGESTION AS A MOTHER OF THREE. WHEN YOUR CHILD DOES GET A LIL OLDER I SUGGEST GETTING YOUR CHILD TEETH SEALED. SINCE THEM AS CHILDREN DON'T DO SUCH A GREAT JOB OF BRUSHING IT WILL HELP TO PROTECT THEIR TEETH. GOOD LUCK

Answer 10

you can take them straight away with just 1 tooth..
the dentist wont be doing anything to babies teth obviously...but it will get him used to going and sitting in the chair..
i took my little girl wen i had an appointment and the dentist just let her sit in the chair.. now my little girl loves going to the dentist because she gets a sticker.x

Answer 11

You should take him at 6-12 months