How old shall the children to have the dental cleaning? / myLot

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Guangzhou, China

February 25, 2013 2:15am CST

The dental cleaning is a method to protect your dental health. I wonder how old shall children to have the dental cleaning? I concern about my son's dental health and I hope to hear from your opinions.

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johndur

@johndur (3052)

• Pasig, Philippines

25 Feb 13

my sister who is a destist once told me that when a child has already complete teeth should start to have them cleaned at least twice a year. allof my kids started tohave their teeth cleaned when they were around 3 years old.

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youless

@youless (112481)

• Guangzhou, China

26 Feb 13

I wonder whether three years old children can co-operate with the dentists when they are having the dental cleaning.

johndur

@johndur (3052)

• Pasig, Philippines

26 Feb 13

well there are some clinics that cater to children alone.they know how to handle small kids without hassle....

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (166911)

• Boise, Idaho

25 Feb 13

Yes, for those with good dental hygiene a cleaning every six months is advised. I think that as soon as they have some teeth they should be seen and then the dentist will advise the parents from there on. I was never taught to brush so my teeth are nearly all gone now. I am the first to tell a person they need to take care of their teeth.

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youless

@youless (112481)

• Guangzhou, China

26 Feb 13

It is important to teach the children to take good care of their teeth.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (166911)

• Boise, Idaho

26 Feb 13

Yes! Very important. And if you aren't sure ask your dentist.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (92708)

• United States

4 Mar 13

The dental health community here states that every person, from childhood to adulthood should see a dentist every six months.

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youless

@youless (112481)

• Guangzhou, China

5 Mar 13

Sure, this is a best way to avoid dental problems.

sishy7

@sishy7 (27167)

• Australia

26 Feb 13

Primary to high school students here receive preventative dental treatment and cleaning once a year through government funded program. So, there is no reason for any kid who goes to school not to have the basic dental cleaning regularly. As you said, dental cleaning is important for dental health and it is a vital preventative measure to take to avoid more serious dental problems.

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youless

@youless (112481)

• Guangzhou, China

26 Feb 13

Here it is not that ideal. It seems it just depends on the parents.

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randomarts09

@randomarts09 (1405)

• Indonesia

28 Feb 13

I think when your son is one year old, he can be taken to dentist. I know we must get the teeth cleaned for every once in six months. So you can ensure your son to go to the dentist regularly so he has healthy teeth.

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youless

@youless (112481)

• Guangzhou, China

5 Mar 13

Perhaps it is too difficult for such a little child to co-operate with the dentist.

lokicni

@lokicni (33)

• India

25 Feb 13

As soon as first pair appears 12-16 months you should start cleaning the teeth of a baby. You can use the soft and clean cloth of soft tooth brush. You can also take them to the dentist as soon as they get the first teeth.

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@youless (112481)

• Guangzhou, China

26 Feb 13

I didn't mean brush the teeth, I meant going to have the dental cleaning by the dentist.

savire

@savire (204)

• Indonesia

26 Feb 13

Yes I have read many articles saying that you can start cleaning at 12 months old. I do have a nephew at that age and my sister always clean his teeth using soft clean cloth. But children tends to have their first teeth series broke easily I still does not know what is the reason to that. But to make sure as you had plan to do a dentist will surely know what best to do since it's their expertise.

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Brian

@wolfie34 (26771)

• United Kingdom

25 Feb 13

The best advice would actually come from your dentist, they would know exactly when your child should start dental cleaning, they are, after all the experts!

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youless

@youless (112481)

• Guangzhou, China

26 Feb 13

In fact on last Sunday I brought my son to see the dentist and she said it was OK for him to start to have the dental cleaning. But I just want to hear more ideas because here it seems no children have the dental cleaning yet. It is supposed for the adults only.