Dr. Patrick A. Palma
2011 All Rights Reserved Address: 620 Commercial Street Mingo Junction, Ohio 43938 Phone ( 740 ) 535 - 0600
Dr. Patrick A. Palma
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
( 740 ) 535 - 0600
Tips For Parents
Babys First Teeth
----------------------------------------Baby Bottle Syndrome
-----------------------------------------Brushing Teeth
----------------------------------------Childs First Visit
---------------------------------------Fluoride
---------------------------------------Pacifier
----------------------------------------Sealants
----------------------------------------Snack Facts
----------------------------------------Teething
---------------------------------------Thumbsucking
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For Parents
"Dental Treatment for Children"
When should my child first visit the dentist?
Ideally, we like to see a child for their first dental visit when they are around two years of age. At this age , he or she should have most of their baby teeth present. This first visit is more of a 'show and tell' type of exam. We just want the child to get used to the office setting etc.. Any questions the parents have can be answered at this time, along with showing how to brush the child's teeth. As the child gets older, more treatment, such as cleanings, xrays and such will be completed. If a child has a problem at a young age, then that will be taken care of promptly.
Time Frame of Developing and Erupting Teeth
Prior to birth
By the fifth month of pregnancy, the primary or baby teeth are already starting to develop and form. Soon after birth, the permanent tooth buds start to form. Thus a good balanced diet including plenty of vitamins and minerals is very important for the baby's health and mother's.
Birth to three years
Usually by the time a child is six to ten months of age, the first tooth has developed and starts to appear. By age three , most children have all twenty of their baby teeth.
Six to teenage years
At around six years of age the baby teeth start to fall out , as the new adult teeth begin erupting.
Here are some pages about "Tips For Parents"
Dental Health
Dental Library
----------------------------------------Dental First Aid
-----------------------------------------Dental Emergencies
----------------------------------------Oral Cancer
---------------------------------------Oral Hygiene
---------------------------------------Patient Education
----------------------------------------Tips For Parents
----------------------------------------Snoring
----------------------------------------Fun Stuff
---------------------------------------Trivia
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