{"id":172,"date":"2023-09-12T16:14:27","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T16:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villagepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=172"},"modified":"2023-11-01T16:19:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T16:19:03","slug":"3-benefits-of-early-dental-visits-for-your-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villagepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/3-benefits-of-early-dental-visits-for-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Benefits Of Early Dental Visits For Your Child"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As parents, part of our job consists of caring for our little one\u2019s health until they\u2019re grown enough to take care of themselves. This naturally includes their oral health! Many children can develop issues like tooth decay or gum disease which could have been preventable. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important that you start taking your kid to the dentist<\/a> regularly once their first tooth appears, which is usually around 1 year. Keep reading to learn about 3 key benefits of taking them to dental appointments early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Benefit #1: Detecting Potential Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many parents put off their child\u2019s first dental visit under the false presumption that if their kid doesn\u2019t have all their teeth yet then they\u2019re safe from oral health concerns. Unfortunately, 42% of children aged 2 to 11 will develop cavities even in their baby teeth. Not only that, but gingivitis (the first stage of gum disease) affects an estimated 50% to 75% of children under 11 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These conditions can worsen over time if they go untreated. Fortunately, pediatric dentists are well aware of the risks and will be able to find any potential problems before they can develop further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other possible issues they\u2019ll be able to detect include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n