When should a child start to see a children's dentist? This question comes to the minds of millions of parents when their child's first tooth emerges. Dentists advise a child should have dental checkups as soon as the first tooth appears. Whatever age milk teeth appear, dentists recommend a child to have dental care as early as possible for several reasons:

Catch Any Dental Development Problems Early

A growing child can sometimes have physical teeth and jaw development problems. A good example is malocclusion. The children's dentist will identify it early and take the steps to remedy the problem. The dentist will also note how a child's teeth are emerging, particularly if the expected number have emerged and if they are the right shape.

Get Preventative Care for a Child's Teeth

Milk teeth are temporary but very important. They help in a child's speech development. They are also helpful in guiding the emergence of permanent teeth when they fall out and in developing the right bite form.

Milk teeth are susceptible to decay, especially in children who love sugary snacks, confectionery and pastries. A dental checkup is very crucial in pointing out early signs of decay and any other problems.

Preventative care includes cleaning the child's teeth in a more comprehensive way. The children's dentist will apply a sealant at sites of early decay to stop further deterioration. Preventative care is more important than treatment. Your child will avoid the discomfort that comes with curative and treatment procedures.

Get Educated on Child Dental Care

As a parent, it is natural to be apprehensive and anxious about your child's dental health among other health issues. What is the correct way to brush little teeth?  What should a child eat and not eat? What dental products are appropriate for different ages? Your children's dentist can offer very helpful answers to such questions. They will offer educational dental information on dental care for your child. You will know the myths and truths on child dental care.

Normalize Dental Checkups for a Child

Children are apprehensive of dental consultation rooms. Introducing them to dental checkups at an early age takes away this fear. Your child will be more open to reporting dental problems because there is no fear of going to the dentist. You will cultivate a long-life habit of engaging a dentist.

Little children need to see the dentist as often as adults. The old saying 'prevention is better than cure' is very true in children's dental care.