Your kid's first dentist visit, without the drama
By Dr. Priya Nandan, DMD
We recommend a first visit around the first birthday or first tooth, whichever comes first — mostly so a dental office becomes a normal, unremarkable place early on rather than something new and scary at age six.
The first appointment is short and light: counting teeth, checking for early decay, and talking with parents about brushing, cups versus bottles, and any habits worth watching. Kids usually don't need any actual 'work' done at this stage.
The best prep at home is casual language — 'the dentist counts your teeth and gives them a little cleaning' beats anything that sounds like a warning. Kids pick up on tone more than words.
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