{"id":18,"date":"2014-11-04T13:31:46","date_gmt":"2014-11-04T13:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/?p=18"},"modified":"2014-11-04T13:31:46","modified_gmt":"2014-11-04T13:31:46","slug":"children-due-first-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/children-due-first-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"When Are Children Due for a First Checkup?"},"content":{"rendered":"There is no minimum age for a child\u2019s first dental visit.\u00a0\u00a0Cavities can develop as soon a tooth erupts.\u00a0\u00a0Most dentists are happy to evaluate a child at any age.\u00a0In the past the rule of thumb was to start dental visits at age 3, but not anymore.\u00a0\u00a0It is possible, with the help of a parent or guardian, to examine a child at any age.\u00a0 A problem detected early is much easier to treat.\r\n\r\nIt is very important for parents to monitor a child\u2019s oral health.\u00a0\u00a0Parents can do this by beginning to brush a child\u2019s teeth as soon as they erupt.\u00a0\u00a0Children learn an important habit by this parental example and parents have an opportunity to monitor for oral problems.\u00a0 It is time for a dental visit if something does not look right.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There is no minimum age for a child\u2019s first dental visit.\u00a0\u00a0Cavities can develop as soon a tooth erupts.\u00a0\u00a0Most dentists are happy to evaluate a child at any age.\u00a0In the past the rule of thumb was to start dental visits at age 3, but not anymore.\u00a0\u00a0It is possible, with the help of a parent or guardian, to examine a child at any age.\u00a0 A problem detected early is much easier to treat. 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