As a Carlsbad pediatric dentist office, we encourage checkups at a very young age even though a child’s first set of teeth will eventually be replaced by permanent teeth. Checking the temporary teeth is important as they reserve the space for the adult teeth to come in properly. If the teeth come out too son, the adult teeth can come in out of alignment or be spaced crookedly. Also, any early tooth loss makes it difficult for a child to speak clearly or eat.

That’s why we, as a Carlsbad pediatric dentist office, encourage parents to bring their children in early for an appointment and consultation. We see patients as young as one years of age, sometimes younger. Tooth decay, no matter what a person’s age, can be painful. If you want your child to excel at school and thrive in his daily life then, he needs to establish a routine of seeing the dentist every six months.

Scheduling regular dental visits also enables us to intervene with preventative measures that may help you avoid the expense of braces or orthodontic appliances. We can also provide advice on how to deal with such bad oral habits as thumb sucking or extended pacifier use. Orthodontic problems increase when these kinds of issues are not addressed at a young age.

Therefore, we invite you to call us to set up an appointment. Contact us here at Carlsbad Children’s Dentistry at 760-633-1131. Schedule a consultation today. There’s no time like the present when it comes to looking after your children’s teeth.