How old was your child when you first took them to a pediatric dentist?

[Anonymous]

We took DD when she was around 3 as well. She goes to Dr. Davis at Tyson's, and we are very happy with him. DD is a spirited, sensitive kid who couldn't handle much beyond a quick look in her mouth at the first visit. He and his staff are gentle and very kid-friendly, and they tried a couple of different strategies to get her more comfortable with dental visits. DD had to have 2 fillings early on (having to do with a couple of baby teeth that didn't form correctly in utero), and I was VERY nervous. I thought she'd have to be sedated and / or would be traumatized by the experience. I don't know how Dr. Davis does it, but all she needed was nitrous, and it went really well. DD actually loves going to the dentist.

[Anonymous]

12 months. That seemed to be the recent recommendation I've been reading, but most people I've talked to said 3 yrs, regular dentist, not pediatric dentist. Our pediatric dentist described the practice as aggressively preventive. They did a fluoride treatment and said they would recommend sealants later.