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browneyedgirl
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when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
is it at one year? when they get their first tooth?
DS is 6 months old and has his first 2 bottom teeth they are almost halfway in.
i have no idea when he is supposed to go for the first time!
and when did you start wiping down their teeth with a cloth? my ped said i don't have to start that yet, but i want to start healthy habits
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Arodisi
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
my dentist told me btwn 2-3 yo.
i started brushing DS teeth/gums with a finger brush when he was about 9 months old...he loves it!!
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| Posted 1/10/09 6:59 PM |
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annie
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
2 years old.
we'll go back again at 3.
ETA: we started with the finger toothbrush before she had her first tooth. I wouldn't wait.
Message edited 1/10/2009 8:01:22 PM.
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Melissa77
Mommy of 3
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
My DD went yesterday for the 1st time -she turned 3 the end of the October
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| Posted 1/10/09 9:38 PM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
Posted by Melissa77
My DD went yesterday for the 1st time -she turned 3 the end of the October
How did it go? Did they have the correct sticker and color toothbrush? 
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cantbelieveit
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
I am thinking at 3. I am scared of DD's reaction. We have been brushing since before her 1st tooth though.
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| Posted 1/10/09 9:41 PM |
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mypumpkin
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
We started at 2 years and to this day they still love getting their teeth cleaned!!!
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| Posted 1/10/09 9:42 PM |
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Melissa77
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
Posted by Summerrluvv
Posted by Melissa77
My DD went yesterday for the 1st time -she turned 3 the end of the October
How did it go? Did they have the correct sticker and color toothbrush?
She did great - they were so impressed - she even was able to bite down on the flouride tray instead of having it painted on. She was thrilled they gave her a dinosaur AND elmo toothbrush plus dora and princess stickers AND let her pick from the treasure chest. I've never seen a kid so happy to go to the dentist. 
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| Posted 1/10/09 9:42 PM |
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Charly
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
Well at 1 because she cut open her gums and banged her 2 front teeth.
But she went for her first check up/cleaning at 2, she's going back in 6 months.
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| Posted 1/10/09 9:43 PM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
Posted by Melissa77
Posted by Summerrluvv
Posted by Melissa77
My DD went yesterday for the 1st time -she turned 3 the end of the October
How did it go? Did they have the correct sticker and color toothbrush?
She did great - they were so impressed - she even was able to bite down on the flouride tray instead of having it painted on. She was thrilled they gave her a dinosaur AND elmo toothbrush plus dora and princess stickers AND let her pick from the treasure chest. I've never seen a kid so happy to go to the dentist.
Awww! That's great!! She will have to give Emma some pointers for next time
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pinkandblue
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
I am bringing miki right before her 2nd birthday 
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| Posted 1/10/09 9:45 PM |
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SweetCin
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
My dentist said between 2 & 3. We've been brushing her teeth since before a year
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| Posted 1/10/09 9:47 PM |
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WhatNow
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
My son just went for the first time last week. He is 3 and a half.
The point of a visit at this age is not to check if is there is anything wrong--most likely nothing is unless you have been feeding him candy by the pound --but to get the child used to the idea of going to the dentist, sitting in the chair and having his teeth checked. Kind of like training in anticipation of bigger things to come because of course there will come a time when he will need to have some real dental work done.
So, taking a 1 one year old baby to the dentist serves absolutely no purpose. He/she will not remember anything and the whole idea is that he/she does and thinks of the dentist office as a non-intimidating, friendly place.
So, you have some time still before you need to bring him in!
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| Posted 1/10/09 9:51 PM |
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My4GirlsMyLife
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
Lea just went for the first time and she is 5 Jade was also 5
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| Posted 1/10/09 10:08 PM |
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Tine73
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
I'm bringing her when she is 15 or 16 months. We actually had an appt last week but had to cancel. She currently has 12 teeth.
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| Posted 1/10/09 10:23 PM |
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emc
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
My dentist said to wait untill he had all of his teeth.
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| Posted 1/10/09 11:02 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
We have been brushing his teeth since he got his first one. I took him with me to my last appointment so that he could see that it was ok to go to the dentist. He was 16 months then. I plan on taking him to the dentist for his own appointment this summer when he is 2. We put him on our dental plan for this year. He was not on it last year. I need to find a pediatric dentist. My dentist said that he should see a dentist at about 2.
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| Posted 1/10/09 11:16 PM |
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MommyofG
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
Posted by WhatNow
My son just went for the first time last week. He is 3 and a half.
The point of a visit at this age is not to check if is there is anything wrong--most likely nothing is unless you have been feeding him candy by the pound --but to get the child used to the idea of going to the dentist, sitting in the chair and having his teeth checked. Kind of like training in anticipation of bigger things to come because of course there will come a time when he will need to have some real dental work done.
So, taking a 1 one year old baby to the dentist serves absolutely no purpose. He/she will not remember anything and the whole idea is that he/she does and thinks of the dentist office as a non-intimidating, friendly place.
So, you have some time still before you need to bring him in!
WOW. I cant tell you enough how inaccurate this information is!!!!!
Where did you get this information from????????
3 1/2 is too old - you are suppose to bring your DC to the dentist when they get their first tooth. Parents are educated in home care, diet, nutrition and any special needs regarding bottles, pacifiers and thumbsucking etc. there is a lot to the first visit.
If your child has any of those habits and you bring them to the dentist at 3 1/2 for the first time it is just about too late to correct any damage on its own ( the bone) after the child has stopped.
At 3 1/2 I have seen many many children with a ton of cavities on their back molars which they have until they are 12 years old so if they came in before they had developed the parent would have been educated on how to keep them clean and hints with food as well. edited to add if your child is on medications for anything like asthma for instance the parent needs to be educated regarding medications and your childs teeth.
Did you know you are suppose to floss your childrens teeth if they have tight contacts?
I could go on and on but I wanted to clear this up for all moms.
I am a registered dental hygienist and work at a pediatric dental office.
if anyone has any questions please feel free to fm me.
Message edited 1/11/2009 2:14:01 AM.
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GenLCSW
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
my pediatrician said at 3 he should go to the dentist.
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HillW9608
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
Im going to bring her soon, havent found a good ped. dentist yet.
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HillandRon
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
Jacob went when he turned 3.
They counted to make sure he had all is teeth and they cleaned them...
Also, I asked my doctor's offers their guidelines for going to the dentist and they said not before 3... So I think if you are supposed to go when they get their 1st tooth, the dentists should be educating all the doctor offices or let the American Pediatric Association know of the guidelines and enforce it...
Message edited 1/11/2009 8:46:17 AM.
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Melissa77
Mommy of 3
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Melissa
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
Posted by HillandRon
Jacob went when he turned 3.
They counted to make sure he had all is teeth and they cleaned them...
Also, I asked my doctor's offers their guidelines for going to the dentist and they said not before 3... So I think if you are supposed to go when they get their 1st tooth, the dentists should be educating all the doctor offices or let the American Pediatric Association know of the guidelines and enforce it...
ITA - my dentist also told us 3 for the first visit
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| Posted 1/11/09 9:04 AM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
My ped. said 12 months. I took her at 18. I don't really think it's a big deal to take them early, what does it hurt?
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| Posted 1/11/09 10:16 AM |
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Dee
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
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Message edited 1/11/2009 6:17:40 PM.
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| Posted 1/11/09 11:18 AM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: when did you bring your DC to the dentist for the first time?
When she turned 3.
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