First Dental Examination in Children

As the teeth begin to erupt in children, you need to perform oral and dental care together. In addition, children should go to the dentist regularly for a check-up in order not to have problems in tooth alignment and to avoid other oral and dental diseases in later ages. It should not be forgotten that the first dental examination of children is very important. With the eruption of the first teeth in children, it should not be neglected to check with the dentist within 1 year.

You can pay attention to the following points so that your children do not have fear of dentists in the future;

• Before taking your children to the dentist, you can watch animations and cartoons on the subject. In this way, your child will have more knowledge and will have a positive effect on his mind.
• When you make an appointment with the dentist, make sure your child does not have any other ailments. Choose a time period where it is pleasant and dynamic.
• If you have had a negative experience during the dental examination, you should not reflect this on your child.
• You should not use sentences about "to get an injection" or "to take them to the dentist" to scare children.

When Should Children Have Their First Dental Examination?

According to the standards set by the World Health Organization, the first dental examination of children can be done between 6 months and 1 year after the teeth begin to erupt. Although this process may seem early, dentists can take measures to prevent them from encountering oral and dental diseases in later ages with their examination. In addition, they can prevent the emergence of diseases such as pacifier or bottle rot.

What Should Be Considered Before Children's First Dental Examination?

Although there is no reason for children to be afraid of the dentist, the stories they hear or the content they are exposed to may affect them and as a result they may have a fear. However, if you want your children to be examined healthily by the dentist, you should pay attention to the following points;

• Do not offer a reward to your children on the way to the dentist. As a result of this behavior, thoughts such as "going to the dentist is a bad thing, so they give me an award" in the mind of the child, creates the possibility of being more afraid.
• Do not use words of consolation to your child. Phrases like “don't be afraid, it won't hurt” can create fear.
• If your child does not want to go to the dentist, do not threaten him with sentences such as "your teeth will rot and you can get an injection", "they will pull their teeth". Your child may feel worse when possible similar situations occur.
• Don't make promises to your kids before the dental exam. Developing a natural relationship between the doctor and the child and communicating together creates a safer environment.

What Do Dentists Do During the First Examination?

Dentists make your child's first dental examination with the help of various tools such as mirrors and lights, and they examine all their teeth well and check for any problems. If there is a problem, he will inform you and treat your child with the most appropriate treatment process. It informs you about how to take care of your child's mouth and teeth.