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As a parent, you’ll face many questions about how to keep your kids healthy and happy. While you're building a trusted team of doctors, don’t forget the dentist! Many parents wonder what age is appropriate to begin bringing their little ones to the dentist, and the answer is simple: as soon as your child has teeth. Within six months after your child’s first tooth emerges is an ideal time to plan a visit, according to the Pediatric Dental Group in Honolulu.

Here are three great reasons to bring your child to the dentist early in life:image

  • Start Dental Care Early: By bringing your child to visit a pediatric dentist, the dentist can get a sense of tooth health and fluoride needs and impart the basics of at-home dental care. When your child is very young, you’ll need to learn how to brush properly for them; later, they can learn from the dentist how to brush for themselves. Proactive dental care will keep larger problems at bay, a lesson that will serve kids throughout their lives. 
  • Build Good Habits: To practice good hygiene at home, it’s crucial to create a routine that carves out time for dental care. For children, this means taking a few minutes to brush properly; later in life, floss and mouthwash will become part of the routine. By building these habits young, your kids will have a strong foundation to understand that dental care is a part of every single day. 
  • Establish Positive Relationships: Kids who are afraid of the dentist often bring that fear into adulthood and avoid the checkups and cleanings that keep them healthy. But when little ones learn early on that a visit to the dentist isn't something to be feared, they’ll be set on a path to proactive dental care habits that can last a lifetime. 

To make an appointment at the Pediatric Dental Group, call (808) 593-8828 or visit their website.

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