{"id":37,"date":"2023-10-17T15:40:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T15:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/?p=37"},"modified":"2024-03-14T15:43:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T15:43:04","slug":"when-to-begin-dental-care-for-your-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drgeorgesalem.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/17\/when-to-begin-dental-care-for-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Begin Dental Care for Your Child"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Children\u2019s oral health differs from that of adults in a variety of ways. the doctor and our team want you to understand how you can provide the best care for your son or daughter\u2019s teeth. It\u2019s essential to understand what your child will need from you when it comes to his or her oral health in those first few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

In-home dental care begins when your baby starts to show signs of developing the first tooth. We recommend that you bring your child to our Braintree, Massachusetts office between the ages of one and two. the doctor will take a look at your child\u2019s tooth development and gums during this first scheduled appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initial appointment with your little one is designed to get him or her accustomed to our office. We recommend allowing your child to be in the exam room alone with us during the first visit in order to become comfortable with our staff at an early age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will go over several general matters during your child\u2019s first visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n