Recently the team at Vivid Dental attended the Pregnancy Babies & Children’s Expo www.pbcexpo.com.au at Sydney Olympic Park. We had the opportunity to meet lots of new and expecting mum’s. Over the three days, the question most mums asked was “at what age should I take my children to the dentist?” Our answer?

Kids should see the dentist for their first dental check-up at the age of 3

There seems to be a lot of conflicting information given between dentists, midwives and baby books. The age seems to range from as young as 1 year. So, can your kids see the dentist earlier? The answer is yes, especially if you have a specific concern. Most importantly, if your child has been in a school yard accident and has hurt their mouth or teeth then they should see the dentist as soon as possible regardless of age.

At Vivid Dental we recommend the age of 3 as kids by this age can be more interactive in the dental environment, whereas younger kids don’t really understand what is going on. The easiest way to get your kids familiar with the dentist is to take them with you during your general check-up and clean so they can watch. Dentistry for kids these days is usually fun and interactive and should no longer be a SCARY thing.

If you are unsure about when to bring your kids to see the dentist or if you have any concerns, we would love to help. You can call our practice manager Ashleigh on 97131760 and she will be more than happy to help you with your questions. For more general information about kids teeth, visit the www.vividdental.com.au/dentistry-for-children page on our website where you can also purchase a copy of our e-book Good Health and Great Teeth for your Kids: 2011 Guide for Parents or download our free report on Healthy Teeth and Confident Smiles for Kids.