Smile without fear: Why a child's first trip to the dentist should be pleasant


When a child is six, a child can brush his or her teeth, but parents need to supervise to make sure they brush correctly. — 123rf

WHEN it comes to oral care in children, dentists are unanimous: One of the biggest mistakes parents make is not bringing their toddlers and children in for regular check-ups early.

Most of the time, they say, a child's first trip to the dentist happens only when they complain of a toothache or dental discomfort and more often than not, this is too late.

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