The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends seeing a dentist when your child's first tooth erupts (around 6 months of age). It is vital for the dentist to educate the parents at this early stage on habits to prevent cavities from occurring in the future. Routine check-ups allow us to follow along on your child's dental journey, identify any abnormalities and recommend interventions. Early trips are beneficial for early detection, maintenance of oral health, cavity prevention and overall happy teeth!

For most people, twice a year (every 6 months). Even for those who have perfect oral hygiene, plaque and tartar buildup are inevitable. Early detection and intervention is best before a cavity, infection and major pain starts. Also remember that not every dental problem is noticeable just by looking at it with your plain eyes, X-rays are needed. Routine check-ups allow us to follow along on your child's dental journey, identify any abnormalities and recommend interventions. Early trips are beneficial for early detection, maintenance of oral health, cavity prevention and overall happy teeth!

The absence of pain does not mean that your child does not have a cavity or any other underlying dental issues. It's important to keep up with routine dental visits, if a cavity is left untreated, it can spread, lead to infection, and can lead to harmful health problems making your child sick. Routine checkups prevent this.

It's not uncommon for parents to think they don't need to try very hard with baby teeth. Baby teeth are essential for chewing food, learning to speak clearly, and it helps guide the adult teeth into place! Taking care of baby teeth and implementing lifelong dental health habits like brushing and flossing are very important. Since the last few baby teeth fall out at around 12 years old, it is very important to maintain oral health even on these baby teeth. If a cavity is left untreated for all those years, it can spread, lead to infection, and can lead to harmful health problems making your child sick. Routine checkups prevent this.