The Tooth Doctor

What happens during the child’s first visit to the dentist will determine his reaction to succeeding visits. The dentist normally talks to the child to gain his confidence and once a child realizes that he is a friend, the examination of the child’s mouth can be done while the child is sitting on the parent’s lap. This first examination is brief with the dentist using the mouth mirror, telling the child that they will only count his teeth. From there the tooth doctor will be able to determine if the teeth, the gums and soft tissues are healthy. In addition, the child’s facial and oral development can be examined.