How often should children see the dentist?
Is this your first time to see the dentist? | The popular idea: More than half (about 56%) of the parents think a child's first trip to the dentist should happen after the age of two. A professional tip(专家贴士): Children should visit a dentist when the first tooth appears (about six months). |
How often do you go to the dentist? | The popular idea: 64% of the parents think children aged 3—12 should visit the dentist once a year at most. A professional tip: In dentists' opinion, children should get a checkup(检查)every six months. |
To keep their teeth healthy, children should... Brush their teeth for at least 3 minutes twice a day, after breakfast and before going to bed. Have a new toothbrush every three months. Wait for 30 minutes to an hour after eating to brush their teeth, and don't do it at once. |