INFANT ORAL HEALTH CARE
‘A baby’s smile is a bit of sunlight wrapped in your arms’ and it is the job of pediatric dentists to protect this beautiful smile. It is imperative that care givers and parents work together with Pedodontists to ensure proper oral hygiene for the infant. Here are a few tips to ensure your child’s oral hygiene: 1. Early visit to a pediatric dentist: The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry advises that every infant should receive an oral health risk assessment from his/her primary health care provider or qualified health care professional when the child’s first tooth erupts, around 6 months of age or latest by the child’s first birthday. This initial assessment helps to -Evaluate the patient’s risk of developing oral diseases of soft and hard tissues. -Evaluate the risk of developing cavities -Provide education on infant oral health -Evaluate and optimize fluoride exposure 2.Establishment of a dental home: A dental home is the conce...