Dentist Visits Begin Your child probably has all twenty of his
teeth by now and is ready to have them examined. Pediatric
dentists have many tricks up their sleeves to get even the most
rambunctious three-year old to sit still for an exam. Some even
have video screens on the ceilings. (Read more of what to expect
during your toddler's first dental visit.) Your child will
receive a lesson from the dentist on how to take care of his
teeth, even though, of course, he is already a champion tooth
brusher already. (Right? We thought so!) The dentist may be able
to give you advice on how to help your child maintain good oral
hygiene, even when he is refusing to brush. Sometimes hearing
about how important it is to brush teeth from someone of
authority—the dentist—is all it takes to get him brushing again.
Make sure to include him in the conversation with the dentist
for full impact. The dentist will also assess if the teeth have
grown in normally and whether or not there are any cavities or
other dental concerns. Ty