When should I take my baby to the dentist for the first time?

It is best to discuss this with your dental team first, but you could take your baby to your own routine check-ups. This can help the baby to get used to the surroundings. Your dental team will be able to offer advice and prescribe medicines for teething pains, and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. The baby's own check-ups can start any time from about 6 months or from when the teeth start to appear.

When will my baby's teeth appear?

Your baby should start teething at around 6 months old and will continue until all 20 baby teeth come through. At around 6 years old, the adult teeth will begin to appear. This will continue until all the adult teeth, except the wisdom teeth, have come through at around 14 years old. For more information, visit children's teeth.

Does pregnancy cause damage to teeth?

No. It is not true that pregnancy causes tooth problems through a lack of calcium, or that you will lose one tooth for each child you have.

What if I need dental x-rays?

Usually, dentists prefer to avoid dental x-rays during pregnancy if possible. However, if you need root canal treatment you may need to have an x-ray.

Is dental treatment safe during pregnancy?

Yes. There should be no problems with routine treatment. If you are not sure what your treatment would involve, talk about all the options with your dentist. Some current guidelines suggest that old amalgam fillings should not be removed during pregnancy, and that new ones should not be put in. Talk to your dentist about having a different type of filling if you are unsure.

Why are my gums bleeding?

You may notice that your gums become sore and swollen during pregnancy, and they may bleed. This is due to hormone changes in your body. This means that you must keep your teeth and gums clean and visit your dentist regularly. You may also need appointments with the dental team for thorough cleaning and to help keep plaque and tartar from building up, and for advice on caring for your teeth at home.

Do I need to see my dentist during pregnancy?

Yes. Because of hormone changes during pregnancy, some women's dental health needs more care during this time. For example, you may notice that your gums seem to bleed more easily.

Why is dental care for mother and baby important?

Your dental health can suffer during your pregnancy. It is also important to look after both your and your baby's dental health in the early months of your baby's life to help make sure you both have healthy mouths in the future. There may also be a link between good gum health and good birth outcomes: for example, you may be less likely to have your baby early if you have healthy gums.

How long will the crown last?

How long your crown lasts depends on how well you look after it. Properly cared for crowns should last for many years. Your dental team will be able to tell you how long your crown may be expected to last.

How do I care for my crown?

It is important to keep the crown just as clean as you would your natural teeth. The crown itself cannot decay, but decay can start where the edge of the crown joins the tooth. Brush last thing at night and at least one other time during the day with a fluoride toothpaste, and clean in between your teeth with ‘interdental' brushes or floss.

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When should I take my baby to the dentist for the first time?
It is best to discuss this with your dental team
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When will my baby’s teeth appear?
Your baby should start teething at around 6 months old
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Does pregnancy cause damage to teeth?
No. It is not true that pregnancy causes tooth problems
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What if I need dental x-rays?
Usually, dentists prefer to avoid dental x-rays during pregnancy if
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Is dental treatment safe during pregnancy?
Yes. There should be no problems with routine treatment. If
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Why are my gums bleeding?
You may notice that your gums become sore and swollen
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Do I need to see my dentist during pregnancy?
Yes. Because of hormone changes during pregnancy, some women’s dental
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Why is dental care for mother and baby important?
Your dental health can suffer during your pregnancy. It is
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How long will the crown last?
How long your crown lasts depends on how well you
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How do I care for my crown?
It is important to keep the crown just as clean
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