How often should you really see the dentist?
Six months is a useful default, not a law. Here is how we decide the right gap for each patient.
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When to come, what we do and how to make the first appointment something to look forward to.
We like to meet children by their first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth.
What happens
The first visit is short. Your child sits on your lap or rides in the chair, we count the teeth and check how they are coming through.
Before you come
Talk about the visit in simple, positive words. Avoid phrases like it will not hurt, which introduce the idea that it might.
At home
Brush twice a day with a smear of fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first tooth appears, and keep sweet drinks to mealtimes.
Why it matters
Children who visit early are far less likely to need fillings, and far more likely to grow up comfortable in the dental chair.
This article is general information and not a substitute for an examination. If something is worrying you, please book a visit.
