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My daughter is 3.5 years old and has not seen a dentist. should i wait until 4-5?
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She is old enough.: Now is the time for her first dental visit. Find a dentist that you are comfortable with and sees many children. This can be a pedodontist or a general dentist that likes kids.
Answered 6/8/2013
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NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: American dental association & american society of pediatric dentists recommend 1st dental check-up age 1. Please take your child for examination asap. Permanent teeth started forming before your child was born. Small problem now can be serious problem later. Please schedule exam, x-rays, hygiene instruction, diet evaluation, Fluoride evaluation, growth & development evaluation, etc.
Answered 6/25/2014
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