• Dr. Zahra Sadat Shamekhi
• July 23, 2026
• Oral Health

A Child's First Dental Visit: When and How?

Many parents are unsure at what age they should take their child to the dentist. Familiarising a child with the practice early on reduces their fear and helps them form healthy habits.

The right time for the first visit

It is recommended that a child's first visit take place when the first tooth erupts, or by one year of age at the latest. This examination is mostly educational and preventive in nature.

How to prepare your child?

• Talk about dentistry in a positive tone and without frightening the child.

• Turn the visit into a game and a discovery.

• Avoid passing your own fears on to the child.

The role of the pediatric dentist

At Dr. Shamekhi's practice, children are treated with patience, kindness and in a calm environment, so that the child has a pleasant experience and keeps a healthy smile throughout life.