Preparing for Your First Dental Visit

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Your child's first dental visit is a big milestone in their life!  What can parents expect?

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that parents schedule their child's first dental visit by their first birthday.

What to Expect:

• Meeting Dr. Stacey & Dr. Cece - Your child's first meeting with Dr. Stacey or Dr. Cece is always calm and casual.  Many parents with small children find it helpful to mention, "Dr. Stacey is a very special doctor who helps children have healthy beautiful smiles!" Establishing this trust sets a positive tone for all future dental visits.
• Learning About Brushing - We can show your child how to brush their teeth.  If they've had their first tooth grow in, they'll need to start caring for it.  It's important to keep baby teeth healthy so that kids develop good habits at a young age (and they prevent cavities).
• Receiving Their First Cleaning - We will polish their teeth with a rotary toothbrush.  This will help keep their tiny teeth clean and polished.

Take a look at our YouTube video before to get to know a little bit more about our office and when you should bring your child to the dentist.

After your child's first visit, you'll want to make sure that you schedule bi-annual exams.  This will help ensure that their teeth are growing in correctly and that they are keeping their teeth nice and clean.

If you have any questions about how to care for tiny teeth this winter, give us a call!  You can schedule an appointment by calling 516-222-5100 to reach our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to reach our Glen Cove office.  

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