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Cavities and other dental issues aren’t exclusive to adults. In fact, it is estimated that cavities affect the primary teeth of more than 50% of children. However, these dental issues are preventable if you start taking your kid to a pediatric dentist early on.
Also known as pedodontists
If you take your kid to a good pediatric dentist on a regular basis, they will receive the following benefits.
Many parents aren’t aware of when their kid needs to make the first trip to a pediatric dentist. As a result, they may not take their kids to the dentist until they are well into adolescence. Or they may not even think about it until an actual issue arises. This is a mistake.
Ideally, you should be taking your kid to a pediatric dentist just before their first birthday or within 6 months of their first tooth appearance – whichever comes first. If you live in Summerfield, Oak Ridge, Forest Valley, or Friendly Acres, visit Piedmont Pediatric Dentistry for a free