first dental visit – Dental Health Society https://dentalhealthsociety.com Information on Dental Health and Dental Services Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:45:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 Moving and Changing Dentists https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/moving-and-changing-dentists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=moving-and-changing-dentists Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:26:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1327 Moving to a new town comes with a long to-do list. Along with enrolling the kids in school and finding the nearest grocery store, you’ll also need to find a new dentist.  Choosing the best dentist for you and your family is important, but it doesn’t have to be an ordeal. Changing dentists can be...

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]]> 9 Things to Expect When You Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Years https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/9-things-to-expect-when-you-havent-been-to-the-dentist-in-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=9-things-to-expect-when-you-havent-been-to-the-dentist-in-years Mon, 05 Oct 2020 14:30:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1157 Haven’t been to the dentist in years? It’s actually not that uncommon. According to a 2018 survey cited by the American Dental Association, only 58% of the people polled saw a dentist once a year or, as the association recommends, every six months. That means that the other 42% haven’t been to the dentist in...

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]]> How to Prepare Your Child for That First Dental Visit https://dentalhealthsociety.com/family-dentist/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-that-first-dental-visit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-prepare-your-child-for-that-first-dental-visit Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:37:00 +0000 http://nsdhblog.com/?p=63 Updated 6/22/2020 Children can have a range of reactions to a dentist, from fearful anxiety to curiosity. Preparing a child for that first dental visit can help cut down on the fear and anxiety to create a better experience for everyone involved. Some parents may be tempted to put off checkups because of their child’s...

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]]> The Best Age to Add a Child to Your Dental Insurance https://dentalhealthsociety.com/family-dentist/the-best-age-to-add-a-child-to-your-dental-insurance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-age-to-add-a-child-to-your-dental-insurance Mon, 27 Jan 2020 21:19:44 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=875 Health insurance is an obvious concern for most expectant mothers, and it comes up naturally in the course of needing prenatal care and an obstetrician. Few parents, however, think about when to add a kid to dental insurance. Is it important to have dental insurance for kids? Babies aren’t born with teeth, after all, and...

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]]> Is There Such a Thing as “Just for Kids” Dental Service? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/family-dentist/is-there-such-a-thing-as-just-for-kids-dental-service/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-there-such-a-thing-as-just-for-kids-dental-service Mon, 03 Sep 2018 13:30:35 +0000 http://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=283 All parents, new or experienced, want what is best for their kids. They often do a lot of research and take great care to find the right pediatrician. But many don’t think about their child’s dental care in the same way. Is there such a thing as “just for kids” dental service? There are pediatric...

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]]> When Should I Schedule My Kid’s First Dentist Appointment? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/family-dentist/when-should-i-schedule-my-kids-first-dentist-appointment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-should-i-schedule-my-kids-first-dentist-appointment Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:21:16 +0000 http://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=324 When your child is born, you find a pediatrician. It may not occur to you that you should also find a dentist. But dental care for your infant or toddler is just as important for their health and development. What Is the Best Age to Start Visiting the Dentist? The American Dental Association and the...

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]]> 5 Signs That You Have Found a Good Dentist for Kids https://dentalhealthsociety.com/family-dentist/5-signs-that-you-have-found-a-good-dentist-for-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-signs-that-you-have-found-a-good-dentist-for-kids Mon, 16 Apr 2018 18:24:43 +0000 http://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=227 Finding a good dentist for your child is an important step in maintaining his or her dental health, as well as overall health. But since not all dentists treat children, how will you know when you have found a good dentist for kids? There are some specific differences between dentists who treat children and those...

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