Infant Oral Exam - Baby's First Dental Visit

Meet Norah as she sees the dentist for the very first time! You'll see Norah's mom and the dentist use the "lap to lap" technique. Did you know that the old recommendation of visiting the dentist at age 3 is outdated? Dentists were finding that by age 3, bad habits were already in place and there were too many kids who already had cavities. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry now recommends an age-one visit to curb early onset dental decay. Much of this visit consists of hygiene & diet analysis, checking the development of oral structures, and is usually followed up with a fluoride application to keep baby's new teeth strong and healthy.