Dental anxiety is extremely common among children. In many cases, it happens because of a frightening experience at a previous visit. For some kids, the sight of dental instruments or the strange sounds and smells can be upsetting. For others, it’s simply a fear of the unknown. When a child is extremely distressed by the
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At Country Club Dental, we recommend scheduling your toddler’s first visit right around their third birthday, as all of their baby teeth should have grown in by then. However, don’t be afraid to schedule an appointment sooner if you have any concerns about your child’s teeth or if there’s a dental emergency, like a knocked-out
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Children need dental cleanings and checkups every six months, even if they still only have their baby teeth. But when kids are afraid of the dentist, getting them to go to an appointment can feel like pulling teeth. Helping your kids overcome their anxiety now will give them the confidence they need to keep going
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New parents always have a lot of questions about their baby’s health and development. One that we often hear is, “When do you start brushing baby teeth?” The answer to this question is simple—as soon as the first baby teeth come in! It’s never too early to begin caring for your baby’s oral health. In
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