{"id":963,"date":"2020-09-29T11:22:08","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T10:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lshdental.co.uk\/longview\/?p=963"},"modified":"2020-09-29T11:22:08","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T10:22:08","slug":"dental-check-by-1-book-your-child-in-for-their-first-dental-appointment-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lshdental.co.uk\/longview\/dental-check-by-1-book-your-child-in-for-their-first-dental-appointment-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Check by 1: Book your child in for their first dental appointment now\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is very important to take your baby for their first appointment at the dentist by the age of one. It gets them off to a healthy start and accustomed to dental practice visits from an early age. This prevents them from being nervous of coming as they grow.<\/span><\/p>\n

A dental appointment by the age of one is an opportunity for parents to get valuable advice from the dental team about how to maintain good oral health for their child.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is crucial to have baby teeth checked because they hold the space for the permanent teeth to move into. As a parent or carer, your role is to assist in keeping their mouth healthy and free from harmful bacteria which leads to dental decay. The first visit is an opportunity to get advice from the dental team on caring for these teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to get advice on topics such as:<\/span><\/p>\n