Why Regular Dental Visits Are Important for Children
Visiting the dentist regularly has many benefits, such as: Promoting Good Oral Health During dental visits, oral health providers ask questions to learn about the pregnant woman’s and parents’ oral health practices. For example, they may ask if the pregnant woman or child drinks fluoridated tap water or snacks frequently or if parents give the child a bottle filled with something other than water at bedtime ( e.g Fruit Juice ) . This information can help oral health providers deliver care and provide education to make it less likely that the woman or child will have problems later. Teaching Children to Value Good Oral Health Earlydental visit teach a child that oral health is important. A child who is taken for dental visits early in life is more likely to have a good attitude about oral health providers and dental visits. Pregnant women who get oral health care are also more likely to take their child to get care. Finding Oral Health Problems Early One goal...