{"id":52,"date":"2016-06-01T23:54:38","date_gmt":"2016-06-01T23:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.ddsdc.com\/?p=52"},"modified":"2016-06-01T23:54:38","modified_gmt":"2016-06-01T23:54:38","slug":"schedule-a-first-visit-to-your-dc-childrens-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/01\/schedule-a-first-visit-to-your-dc-childrens-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Schedule a first visit to your DC children\u2019s dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"The<\/a>Your Washington, DC kids dentist believes a child\u2019s first dental visit sets the stage for long-lasting, healthy smiles.\u00a0 Dr. Yelena Obholz<\/a> and her staff have great dental skills and chairside attitudes to make young patients–and mom and dad– feel at ease.<\/p>\n

The when and what of the first dental visit<\/h3>\n

Front teeth, lateral incisors, molars, pre-molars–even though they are \u201cjust\u201d baby teeth, they are vital to your child\u2019s oral and even overall health. That\u2019s why your Washington, DC children\u2019s dentist, Dr. Yelena Obholz, wants to see kids by the age of 3 to ensure teeth (and gums) are intact, functioning and developing normally.<\/p>\n

As parents bring their kids to Aesthetic & Family Dentistry of Washington, they can anticipate a kid-friendly atmosphere and should gently encourage kids to look forward to meeting their dentist.\u00a0 Parents are welcomed throughout their children\u2019s routine visits and treatments, too. Toddlers may sit on mom\u2019s or dad\u2019s lap for initial check-ups.<\/p>\n

During the first visit, the Washington, DC kids\u2019 dentist inspects teeth and gums for cavities and gum disease, both of which preventable or highly treatable with early intervention. The doctor notes the number and position of every tooth and which ones are erupting.<\/p>\n

The friendly hygienist scales the teeth, removing plaque and tartar from tooth surfaces and the gums. She flosses and polishes the teeth, and tells families about:<\/p>\n