Baby's First Dental Visit - Ages 0-1 in Walnut Creek
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What can I expect?
Even before your baby’s first tooth comes in, it’s helpful to establish care with a pediatric dentist. We provide gentle oral exams for infants, especially those experiencing tightness, congestion, latching, or breastfeeding challenges. During these visits, we evaluate palate development and check for tongue or lip ties. If a tie is present, we can often correct it quickly and comfortably using an in-office CO₂ laser.
Teething usually begins around six months. This is the perfect time to begin brushing your baby’s teeth and scheduling regular dental visits. Early checkups help little ones get comfortable in the dental environment while giving us a chance to monitor growth and development. By starting healthy habits early, you set the stage for positive dental experiences and strong, healthy teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about what to expect at your child's visit? Read through our most frequently asked questions here.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a first visit by your baby's first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth. Early visits let us monitor growth and catch issues like tongue or lip ties early.
Trouble latching, clicking sounds while feeding, poor weight gain, or nipple pain during nursing can all signal a tie. We evaluate the tongue, lip, and palate and can release a restriction in-office with a CO2 laser. See our lip & tongue-tie treatment.
Before teeth appear, wipe the gums with a soft, damp cloth. Once the first tooth erupts, brush twice daily with a soft infant brush and a rice-grain smear of fluoride toothpaste.
Yes. Teething usually starts around six months and brings drooling, fussiness, and tender gums. A chilled teething ring and gentle gum massage help; contact us if eruption seems delayed or unusual.
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