Couldn't agree more with this. My grandkids started going to the dentist pretty early—around their first birthdays, I think—and I've noticed it made a huge difference in how comfortable they are with dental visits now. Funny enough, my own parents never took me until I was about five or six, and by then I'd already had a cavity or two...not fun at all.
Honestly, getting them used to the dentist's chair early seems to take away some of that fear factor later on. Plus, when you start young, brushing and flossing just become normal routines rather than chores or something stressful. Sounds like you're doing everything right—keep up the good work!
"Honestly, getting them used to the dentist's chair early seems to take away some of that fear factor later on."
Totally true. My folks waited until I was around four, and by then I was convinced dentists were basically villains from cartoons... drills, scary masks, the whole deal. 😂 Starting early definitely helps kids see dental visits as no biggie. Plus, it sets up good habits before they even realize they're "habits." Wish my parents had gotten that memo sooner—might've saved me a filling or two!
