Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AADP) recommends that a child should see a dentist by age 1 or within 6 months after their first tooth erupts?
At Rockwell Dentistry, we treat each child individually. Some children just want to come in to “take a look” and meet me and the staff. Others like to “take a ride” in the chair. It all depends on the child. Our first priority is to make coming to the dentist a positive experience because this is a critical time for developing Dental Anxieties. It’s not easy to have the kids open their mouth so that a stranger can look inside, but most of the time I can get them to smile enabling me to look and note any potential issues such as thumb/finger sucking, decay or possible tongue/speech deficiencies.
I have practiced and perfected these techniques, and feel that it is crucial in reducing pediatric decay, dental anxiety and length of orthodontic treatment. I really enjoy seeing kids for their first dental visit and as they dig for a prize from the treasure chest as a reward for good check-up! Through my 25 years of practicing Dentistry, what has been most rewarding is seeing my “little ones” grow up.
A lot of these young patients have graduated from college, are getting married and having children of their own. I love being their dentist and I am always excited when my little ones bring their children in to see me for their 1st dental visit as they did many years ago!
Kids Dentistry at Rockwell Dentistry
Have questions about kids dentistry? Learn more about family and children’s dentistry at Rockwell Dentistry, or call our Middletown office at (732) 706-1100. For general background, see the American Dental Association’s MouthHealthy guide to baby teeth.