So we had a very toothy day today. Landon had his very first dentist appointment, and we took our friend Jake along because he was over for a play date. On the way to the dentist, at a stoplight, Jake yelled something like, "oh no!", and I turned around and he had a tooth in his hand and blood in his mouth! He had lost his first tooth while eating pretzels in my truck. Too funny. So of course we called his mom, my friend, Robyn, and she screamed, and it was quite exciting. The dentist we went too was VERY kid-friendly and I highly recommend Kids Smiles Dental in Cedar Park, especially because it is right next to the train store, and a real vintage locomotive is parked behind the shopping center. It's the perfect place for Landon. The pediatric dental office had an arcade, and several different play areas, and movies playing on screens everywhere. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and they even gave Jake a treasure box for his tooth, and both Jake and Landon received dental goody bags. And to top it all off, the whole visit was free since Landon is two!
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As parents, it is important to inculcate in your child's consciousness the importance of good oral health. Starting early is crucial. Your child's first trip to the dentist should take place no later than his 2nd birthday. It is recommended by the American Dental Association that a child should visit a dentist as early as 6 to 12 months of age. Don't let the appearance of dental decay or much worse, an aching tooth be the reasons for your child's first trip to the dentist. Don't wait for these to happen. Have your child scheduled early for dental care including professional cleaning. This will help prevent serious dental problems later on. Inquire from your dentist about fluoride supplements especially if you live in an area where the water is not fluoridated. Fluoride is important for developing teeth, your dentist knows this and she may topically apply fluoride to you child's teeth to better protect these from dental decay, if necessary.
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