Just like you take your child to the pediatrician for regular  check-ups, visits to a children's dentist are just as important. 

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children have  their first dental visit by age 1. As soon as a child has a tooth, that  child can develop a cavity. And as soon as two teeth touch, you need to  start flossing between them. Our kids are exposed to more sugary drinks  and foods than ever, and it doesn’t take long for the sugar to destroy  the soft enamel of baby teeth and reach the nerve. In our offices, we’ve  seen toddlers under the age of 2 who need baby root canals and crowns  to save their teeth. That's why preventive care is so important.

What is a Pediatric Dentist?

Most of our general dentists treat school-aged children, and many of  our practices also have pediatric dentists who have completed at least  two years of additional education and training in order to diagnose and  treat infants through teenagers. Our pediatric dentists specialize in  making children feel comfortable at the office. Plus, they have good  advice for how you can brush and floss your child’s teeth, even if your  child seems determined to keep his or her mouth closed.