At West Gate Dental, Dr. Rebecca Sowers and her staff welcome everyone at any age for a first dental visit. Our practice serves the Lincoln, Nebraska, community from infant to senior age groups. Explore the age and reasons behind a first dental visit right now.
When the First Tooth Appears
According to Colgate, visit our West Lincoln dentist when your child develops his or her first tooth. This time frame can be anywhere from 6 months to one year of age.
The reason for such an early visit is hygiene. The first tooth is a milestone, and because it comes at such an early age, it's prone to tartar and plaque buildup. Even with the parents caring for the tooth and gums each day, our doctor should examine the baby's mouth as soon as possible.
Setting Up a Routine
When you bring your child into our family dental clinic in Lincoln NE, we can set you up with a regular exam schedule. Ideally, the baby and parents should see our doctor every 6 months.
Our clinic can take care of the entire family, which makes it easier for you to prioritize dental care. Schedule appointments as a group, so there's only one trip to take twice a year, for example.
Stressing Preventative Care
Although your infant's teeth will eventually fall out, it's important to keep up with dental care even now. There may be signs of crooked teeth even before the adult teeth erupt.
Preventative care allows all teeth to grow as straight as possible. Your baby's teeth are just beginning to develop and move through the gums.
Discuss everyday care with our West Lincoln dentist today!
Forming a Relationship
Another reason to start early with pediatric visits is relationships. Your baby might grow up with our dentist and staff. This relationship is key to dental health.
We can see any issues arising before they become larger problems, for instance. Your child will also feel more comfortable with a friendly face when they've grown up with our caring staff. All these reasons equate to healthy, oral care.
At-Home Care Tips
Between appointments at our family dental clinic in Lincoln NE, use these care tips to help your baby have a spectacular smile in the future. Perform these steps every day, such as:
- Use a soft toothbrush on baby's tooth each day.
- Apply only a tiny pea sized amount of fluoride free training toothpaste to the toothbrush.
- Keep bottles away from baby's mouth if he or she isn't actively eating.
Your little one's first dental visit can be a positive experience with Dr. Rebecca Sowers and her team at West Gate Dental. Call West Gate Dental for an appointment today! We're conveniently located at 251 Capitol Beach Boulevard, Suite 14, Lincoln, Nebraska.