First-Time Dental Visits for Children: When Should It Happen?  
                     When Should 
My Child See 
the Dentist for 
The First Time?
Ensuring your child's oral health begins early. Children should see 
the dentist within 6 months of their first tooth or around their first 
birthday, even if they don't have teeth yet.
IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDREN’S DENTAL CARE
Young children may not have many teeth at the time of their first dental visit. 
Even so, bringing them in early is still incredibly beneficial. 
A FEW KEY BENEFITS OF KIDS’ 
DENTAL CARE INCLUDE:
1) Get your child used to the dental clinic and dental 
care before they need more extensive treatments. 
2) Create positive associations with dental care to 
prevent and reduce dental anxiety. 
3) Begin forming a bond between dentist and child for 
better experiences later on. 
4) Learn professional advice for kids’ dental care and 
how to improve at-home dental hygiene. 
5) Ensure proper oral health development and keep 
your young one’s dental health on track. 
Ensure your child's early dental care by their first birthday, even 
without teeth. Visit Lighthouse Dental Care’s 
children’s dentist in Burlington for a great first dental 
experience. Book your appointment today!
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Reach Us At
Lighthouse Dental Care
678 Guelph Line Unit 1, 
Burlington, Ontario, L7R 3M8
(905) 632-3822
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