The Canadian Dental Association recommends that the first visit to the dentist should be no later than the age of 12 months. If you have any concern about your infant’s oral health, do not hesitate to contact your dentist’s office for their advice.
Pediatric dentists specialize in dental care for children, however in most cases your usual family dentist or dental hygienist would be capable and more than happy to see your child along with the rest of your family. Your dentist will refer you to a pediatric dentist if specialized care is required.
Several books are recommended to prepare your child for their first visit to the dentist:
- The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist, by Stan and Jan Berenstain
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Show Me Your Smile: A Visit to the Dentist, a book in the Dora the Explorer series
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Going to the Dentist, by Anne Civardi
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Elmo Visits the Dentist, a book in the Sesame Street series
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