{"id":44,"date":"2020-02-04T16:16:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T16:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washparkpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=44"},"modified":"2022-01-31T16:17:05","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T16:17:05","slug":"pediatric-dentist-explains-why-its-important-to-bring-your-child-in-before-their-first-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washparkpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/04\/pediatric-dentist-explains-why-its-important-to-bring-your-child-in-before-their-first-birthday\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should Your Baby See the Dentist Before Their First Birthday?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As a brand-new parent, watching your baby grow is exciting as well as nerve-racking. During the first year, this stage brings about a lot of change in a short period of time, especially when it comes to their oral health. For months, you can\u2019t get enough of their gummy smile, but suddenly one or two small pearly whites quickly appear above the gum line, causing you to wonder what to do next. If you want to set your child up for a lifetime of good oral habits, let a pediatric dentist<\/a> explain why these baby teeth are essential and why it\u2019s best to bring in your bundle of joy before they hit the one-year milestone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Baby Teeth: Why They\u2019re Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may be thinking, \u201cWhy are baby teeth so important? They\u2019re just going to fall out anyway, right?\u201d While the short answer to this is yes, what you may not realize is that healthy primary teeth set the stage for successful permanent ones later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), baby teeth should be lost naturally and remain in good health, as they are designed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n