According to the American Dental Association (ADA), your child's first dental visit should take place as soon as their first tooth appears and no later than their first birthday. As soon as your baby has teeth, they can begin to get cavities, so it's a good idea to schedule an exam so your dentist can assess their oral health.

As a kid friendly dental practice, the dental team Raton Family Dental strives to create a comfortable and welcoming environment to help kids have a positive experience with visiting the dentist. It is no surprise that many children, and adults, are not always fond of dental treatment. However, by creating a positive experience with the dentist at a young age, children will have a more positive view of oral hygiene as a whole.

It's important to start your children out on the right foot with dental visits so you can set them up for a lifetime of excellent oral hygiene. We'll work with your kids to reduce anxiety by explaining our process so they know there's nothing to be afraid of when it comes to dental visits and oral health.

We will also help to instill healthy oral hygiene habits the parent or guardian can continue at home, to help make brushing teeth fun for the child. Our goal is to help children maintain healthy teeth as they age so that they can continue to have healthy teeth later in life. We will customize treatment to the child's needs and help ease them into a regular dental routine.

Family checkups and treatment are a breeze. Whether you want your entire family to come in at once, or have each member visit a different day, we'll schedule your appointments in a way that's most convenient for everyone.