We took ours around the one-year mark, and honestly, I think there's some value in going earlier rather than later. True, the dentist didn't do much more than glance around and give some basic advice, but it helped us catch an early enamel issue we wouldn't have noticed ourselves. Framing it positively definitely helps, but sometimes getting in early can spot things before they become bigger headaches down the road... just my two cents from experience.
We went around 10 months because, honestly, I was stressing myself out reading horror stories online about cavities in toddlers. 😅 I know, I know... Dr. Google is never your friend, right? But seriously, even though the dentist didn't find anything major, it really eased my anxiety to have someone professional take a quick look and reassure me things were on track. Plus, she gave us some tips on brushing techniques that I hadn't even thought about.
I totally agree with you about catching things early—better safe than sorry, especially when it comes to teeth. I mean, enamel issues or tiny cavities can escalate pretty quickly, and I'd rather deal with a quick check-up than a full-blown dental drama later on. Maybe I'm overly cautious, but hey, peace of mind counts for something too.
We took ours around 12 months, mostly because I was in the same boat—totally freaked out by online horror stories. Honestly, though, it turned out to be way less stressful than I imagined. The dentist was super chill and gave us some practical brushing tips that made me feel a lot more confident. I'd say there's no such thing as "too soon" if it helps ease your anxiety...better to be proactive than lose sleep worrying about it.
Haha, I totally get the anxiety—those online horror stories can really mess with your head. Honestly though, most of us dentists aren't nearly as scary as the internet makes us out to be (promise!). Taking your baby early is awesome, not just for them but for your peace of mind too. Props to you for being proactive...sounds like you're already killing this parenting thing. Keep trusting those instincts—they rarely steer you wrong.
Haha, totally agree with you there. Honestly, I avoided dentists like the plague for years thanks to some sketchy online stories—ended up costing me way more later on (lesson learned the hard way). Took my daughter around her first birthday, and it was surprisingly chill...she mostly just drooled and charmed everyone. Definitely worth getting ahead of things early, even if just to save yourself from future wallet pain. You're doing great, trust me—parenting instincts beat internet horror stories any day.
