First dentist appt

[octobersky19]

Hi,

My 10 month old DS got his first tooth at 9 months, within 3 weeks he has two bottom teeth and four at the top!!

When should I make his first dentist appt?

To be honest I didn't even realise he was due a check up, I've had a million other things on my plate and my mum mentioned it last night and now I'm worried that he should've already had a check up

He has his teeth brushed twice every day (though most of the time I'm sure he just chews it haha)

I can't believe I'm at the stage of booking a dentist appt for him, feels like just last week he was in a Moses basket

Thanks for any help xxx

Take him along to your next check up so he gets used to the dental surroundings. They'll probably just have a quick look at the end of your next appointment tbh! Only takes a second!

I think my dentist suggested mine went from age 2 but to register DC with them ASAP just in case of emergency.

We didn't start until between 2-3. They really don't do anything except stare into their mouths for about 15 seconds. It's not a big deal and it's not scary, but unless there's an issue, I find it hard to justify taking a whole morning off from work for that.

I'm in Scotland and they advise registering from when they get their first teeth/around 6 months and to go along to every routine appointment to get them used to the dentist environment. I certainly wouldn't wait until age 2 or 3

Take them along when you go. That's what I've done with my two since they were about 6 months. Their dad and I get checked first then the kids. First few times they didn't open their mouths but gets them used to the surroundings

I've taken my 2 from 6mo. The dentist would look in their mouths and check their teeth, get them used to the routine. They've always just seen it as a routine thing to visit so it worked for us.

We've been going since DD was about 6 months - she's registered and I book a double appointment for us.

Thanks everyone, so helpful

As soon as he had his first tooth he went and sat on my lap. He was about 11 months. He is now 5 and totally happy going to the dentist.