At What Age Should The Dental Check Up Of A Child Begin?

Posted on Sat, 4 Apr 2015

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Question : Question for a paediatric dentist - Since what age should the dental check up of a child begin? And what are the measures for oral health to be taken other than brushing twice a day?

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
At 1yr start with check up

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

You may start with first dental check- up at 1 yr.Before that clean infants teeth with clean white towel.After 1 yr start brushing teeth with kidodent tooth paste.
Also rinse mouth with water every meal.
Decrease sugar intake & when teeth start erupting take rusk.
Visit dentist every 6 months for check up.

Hope I answered your query

Regards
Dr Neha Sumra

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