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What is the average age for a child's first dentist visit in the u.s.?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Age keeps dropping: As more dentists become comfortable with children, the average age of first visit has gone down, current reccommendation by pediatricians is 3 years old.
Answered 6/12/2013
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When they have teeth: Ideally, if you have a two year old with teeth, they should have their first check with a dentist once teeth are present. This usually enables the child to have a good experience with no problems and the dentist or hygienist can provide tips and instructions to you of what to do to keep your child's oral health optimal.
Answered 9/24/2012
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By First Birthday: Actually the average age is probably much older than that. By the first birthday is the recommended age of first dental visit by the american academy of pediatrics and the american academy of pediatric dentistry. It is very important to establish the "dental home" early for children. Education an prevention can begin at that time for a lifetime of good dental health.
Answered 1/19/2014
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Age 1 is best: Children who see a pediatric dental specialist within 6 months of 1st tooth erupting, but not later than age 1, have 40% less dental expense by their 5th b'day than children who are taken.To general.Dentist at 2-3. Don't wait, go now.
Answered 9/4/2013
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