When families take care of a baby's teeth by brushing at home and going for checkups at the dentist,
dental visits become a way to prevent cavities instead of just treating them when they happen.
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Plus, it helps get your baby accustomed to the sights and sounds of the dentist's office and can prevent him
becoming anxious about
dental visits in the future.
Anxiety about
visiting the dentist is common and
becomes a phobia when it has a marked impact on someone's well - being; people with
dental phobias typically avoid going to the dentist and end up experiencing more
dental pain, poorer oral health and a detrimental effect on their quality of life.
I remember after one particular
dental visit years ago, my jaw
became painfully sore.
Visits to the vet for skin and ear infections and
dental cleaning
become a thing of the past.
A
dental exam and cleaning should
become part of your pet's regular veterinary
visits.
Some pets
become irritable when they have
dental problems, and any changes in your pet's behavior should prompt a
visit to your veterinarian.
For more information about
becoming a
dental assistant and for a list of accredited
dental assistant programs,
visit