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At what age are my children supposed to see a dentist?
The general rule is between 18 and 24 months. Some children require a bit more time to be comfortable. If an area of concern is noticed, then the child should see a dentist as soon as possible.
We start seeing children in our office age four. Exceptions can be made for exceptionally mature children. For your child’s safety children under 10 must be under adult supervision in our reception area. If this presents a problem for you please call our office to see if arrangements can be made in advance. Children cannot be in treatment areas unless they are the person receiving treatment. All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian with then on their first appointment. After that arrangements can be made in advance for those who are 16 and above.
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When will my child lose his/her baby teeth?
Children will begin losing their teeth at approximately age 5. They will usually lose their front teeth first. Children will continue to lose baby teeth until the age of 12 or 13 when all of the permanent teeth finally erupt.
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When does thumb-sucking become damaging to the teeth?
Generally, if the child has stopped sucking his/her thumb by age 5 there is no permanent damage. If the child is a vigorous and constant thumbsucker, however, there can be moderate to severe movement of teeth and prevention of normal bone growth.
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Should my child wear a mouthguard while playing sports?
It is strongly recommended that children wear a mouthguard while playing any contact sport. It is always better to prevent an injury than to repair one. The earlier a child begins to wear the mouthguard, the easier it is to become comfortable and continue to wear it as they get older.
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