I was actually wondering about this myself recently. My daughter just turned one, and our pediatrician casually mentioned scheduling her first dentist visit soon. Honestly, it caught me off guard—I didn't realize they recommended going that early. I guess the idea is mostly to get them used to the dentist environment? Still, I'm a bit anxious about how she'll handle it...she barely lets me brush her teeth without fussing. Glad to hear others waited a bit longer without issues though, makes me feel less rushed.
I totally get the anxiety—honestly, even as someone in the dental field, I was nervous about my own kid's first visit. It's true that early visits are mostly about getting them comfortable with the environment and checking for anything unusual. But if your daughter is already fussing with brushing, you're definitely not alone. My son screamed through his first appointment, and I felt terrible, but the dentist reassured me it's super common. It does get easier with time, promise... Hang in there!
"My son screamed through his first appointment, and I felt terrible, but the dentist reassured me it's super common."
Haha, this brings back memories. My granddaughter's first dentist visit was basically a wrestling match—she had the grip strength of an Olympic weightlifter on my sleeve. I joked afterward that the dentist deserved hazard pay. But honestly, after a couple visits, she started strutting in there like she owned the place. It really does get better... eventually. Hang tight, you're doing great.
