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May 09, 2008Take care of your toddler’s teeth earlyEditor’s Note: Fourth in a series of seven articles on dental prevention for kids.At age 3, kids start to have minds of their own. Usually by this age, they have firm opinions about doctor visits and what foods they will eat. If the child has been to the dentist prior to this age, he or she should have no fear or frustration about dental appointments. On the other hand, if at this age he or she is going to the dentist for the first time, the situation may not be as easy. Anything the child hasn’t already been trained to do (such as potty training, going to bed on time, or taking medicine) takes a lot of extra effort from parents. And now you can add going to the dentist to that list. more >> |