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Child's First Dental Visit
 Delmarva Dental Services considers the
treatment of children to be a very important
responsibility. Unpleasant dental
experiences as a child can cause adults to
be apprehensive in seeking dental care. Our
goal is to make every appointment a pleasant
experience. We recommend an 'Early Child
Exam' visit for children 6 months to 3 years
of age. This is a 'show and tell'
introduction to the dental environment. As
these children become more comfortable with
our office surroundings and staff, we
gradually introduce other services such as
x-rays, fluoride treatments and preventive
sealants.
Each child will become familiar and
comfortable in his or her own time.
Therefore we make an effort not to rush
them.
Early dental visits will also help prevent
future problems in dental health. Dietary
and oral hygiene habits, fluoride intake,
and cavity susceptibility are assessed. In
addition, oral habits and airway evaluation
help us determine potential teeth and jaw
developmental problems. Diagnosed at an
early age, this approach will save you time
and money. It will also prevent your child
from unnecessary treatment and allowing them
to grow up with a positive attitude toward
dental care instead of dreading the thought
of going to the dentist.
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