{"id":34,"date":"2017-04-05T10:34:20","date_gmt":"2017-04-05T10:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thedentaldimensions.us\/demo\/blog\/?p=34"},"modified":"2022-09-08T10:04:35","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T10:04:35","slug":"when-you-should-visit-a-pediatric-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ddsmileus.com\/blog\/when-you-should-visit-a-pediatric-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"When You Should Visit a Pediatric Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"
South San Jose\u2014Although dental care\u2014brushing teeth, flossing, rinsing with mouthwash, and remembering to make regular visits to the dentist\u2014is something that many adults find themselves worrying about on a frequent basis, but if you pay attention to national statistics, it appears it\u2019s something that children should be mindful of as well. Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease, according to The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry<\/a> (AAPD).<\/div>\n
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But children can possibly be expected to oversee and manage every facet of their own dental hygiene. For one, most children are too preoccupied with more important things, like playing. Even if they weren\u2019t, children are too small to even know what a dentist is by around the time most professional organizations recommend they first see one: an ideal first visit to a dentist should happen is around their first birthday.<\/div>\n
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What You Can Get from Your Child\u2019s First Dental Visit<\/div>\n
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While a pediatric dentist<\/a> will perform an examination of your child\u2019s teeth, this first dental visit isn\u2019t simply a routine oral check up. At this visit, you\u2019ll also gain valuable information about how to care for your child\u2019s teeth. Children possess some habits that are infamous for negatively impacting teeth health, like finger- and thumb-sucking. Your pediatric dentist can help you combat these habits, as well as help you plan your child\u2019s diet. There are many foods that directly improve or reduce overall tooth health.<\/div>\n
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Planning for your child\u2019s future shouldn\u2019t be left until later, and that future includes excellent dental care. Schedule your baby\u2019s first dental appointment at The Dental Dimensions today!<\/div>\n
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To learn more about pediatric dentistry in the South San Jose area, call (408) 225-6815.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

South San Jose\u2014Although dental care\u2014brushing teeth, flossing, rinsing with mouthwash, and remembering to make regular visits to the dentist\u2014is something that many adults find themselves worrying about on a frequent basis, but if you pay attention to national statistics, it appears it\u2019s something that children should be mindful of as well. Tooth decay is the … <\/p>\n

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