Your Child's First Dental Visit
Establish your child's dental home at Atlas Dental in New Boston, NH. Dr. Olga Raptis welcomes children by their first birthday for gentle, education-focused visits.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommend establishing a dental home by your child's first birthday. Starting dental visits early is not just about checking for cavities. It gives us the opportunity to focus on prevention, monitor your child's growth and development, and help families establish healthy habits from the very beginning. Just as importantly, early visits allow children to become comfortable with the dental office before there is ever a problem, building confidence and a positive relationship with dentistry.
We know that brushing a toddler's teeth can sometimes feel like an Olympic event. That is where we come in! At Atlas Dental, Dr. Olga and our team work closely with parents to make oral health feel manageable. We will talk about brushing and flossing techniques, fluoride, diet and nutrition, cavity prevention, oral habits like pacifiers and thumb sucking, dental development, and age-appropriate tips and tricks to make your home routine easier. And because every child is different, we tailor our recommendations to your child and your family.
Parents are always welcome to stay with their child during routine cleanings, exams, and dental treatment. Whether it is your little one's very first dental visit or their twentieth, our goal is to create an experience that feels positive, comfortable, and encouraging. At Atlas Dental in New Boston, we are proud to offer general and pediatric dentistry under one roof, a true family practice. Ready to establish your child's dental home? Give us a call to schedule with Dr. Olga!
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about your child's first dental visit.
By their first birthday. The AAP, ADA, and AAPD all recommend establishing a dental home by age one, so we can focus on prevention and help your family build healthy habits early.
We keep it gentle and positive. Dr. Olga checks your child's growth and development, looks for early signs of trouble, and spends most of the visit on education: brushing and flossing techniques, fluoride, diet, and habits like pacifiers and thumb sucking.
Yes. Parents are always welcome to stay with their child during routine cleanings, exams, and dental treatment.
Dr. Olga Raptis, the pediatric dentist at Atlas Dental in New Boston, NH. She tailors every recommendation to your child and your family.
Book your visit at Atlas Dental today
Family and pediatric dentistry in New Boston, NH with Dr. Mejia, DMD and Dr. Raptis, DMD. We are accepting new patients.