{"id":706,"date":"2017-01-27T00:28:38","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T00:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=706"},"modified":"2025-11-21T17:27:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T17:27:20","slug":"dentist-dublin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/dentist-dublin\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Book Your Child\u2019s First Visit With the Dentist in Dublin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As a new parent, you\u2019re keeping track of a lot of \u201cfirsts.\u201d Your baby\u2019s first steps, favorite foods, and then those very first words. But before your little one really starts talking, there\u2019s something else you need to put in their book of firsts: a visit to the dentist in Dublin!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dr. Eric Buck<\/span><\/a> <\/span> recommends children begin seeing the dentist around the time they turn one. It may seem early, but it\u2019s a big step toward a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why So Early?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many parents are surprised to learn that their baby\u2019s dental care begins before they even have all their teeth, but those first pearly whites are vulnerable to an issue known as <\/span>baby bottle tooth decay<\/span><\/a>. And while it is not naturally present in their mouths, your child can also \u201ccatch\u201d the bacteria that causes tooth decay from you, through kissing, sharing utensils, and blowing on his or her food. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But visiting the dentist from an early age isn\u2019t only about checking for issues like decay or infection. It\u2019s also a great way to introduce your little one to the sights, faces, and sounds of the dentist\u2019s office before they reach the age that they\u2019re likely to be timid around new people and places. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Happens During Your Child\u2019s First Visit?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you bring your baby in for his or her very first appointment at Distinctive Smiles of Dublin, we\u2019ll give you both a warm, friendly welcome. We love little ones at our office! We also know that positive impressions from an early age help children form a positive attitude toward dental care.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your child will sit in your lap during the visit, and we\u2019ll just take a quick look around their mouth to make sure those first teeth are healthy as can be. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After we\u2019ve taken a peek in your baby\u2019s mouth, it\u2019s your turn to ask any questions you may have  — like how often to brush? And should you use toothpaste? What about baby bottle tooth decay? We\u2019re here to answer all of your questions. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, here are some things you should know about caring for your baby\u2019s first teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n