For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised West Fargo parents to begin children’s dentist visits before the third birthday.
The AAP now advises Casselton and Hillsboro parents to take their toddler to a North Dakota dentist before their first birthday, or about six months after their first tooth appears.
Why? Prevention, prevention, prevention! Sadly, Moorhead dentists find advanced tooth decay in very young children.
High-risk children should be seen as early as possible. Following are some of the risk factors:
- Sleeping with a bottle
- Drinking juice continually during the day
- Abnormal tooth development
- Thumb sucking
- Tooth grinding
- A mother with significant tooth decay
- Other health problems
To talk to us about pediatric dentistry, call (701) 566-5063. Children love Dr. Dennis Hetland at Designer Smiles. We also pamper busy Fargo parents who come to Designer Smiles for general and cosmetic dentistry. If you are between the ages of 18 and 80, we would love to provide you with the most advanced dental care in Fargo.
Designer Smiles
3525 25th St S
Fargo, North Dakota 58104
https://www.fargodentalcare.com/
(701) 566-5063
