Your new bundle of joy has arrived! We want to make sure you have the tools you need to prepare your child for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
Oral hygiene begins early! Even before your little one’s first tooth appears, you should be caring for his or her smile. Milk is full of nutrients but also full of sugar. It’s important to clean your baby’s gums after each breast or bottle feeding. To clean your baby’s gums, simply wrap one finger with a clean, damp washcloth or soft piece of gauze and gently rub across your baby’s gum tissue.
You may have noticed you baby has been a little more fussy lately and maybe drooling a little more, too. These can be signs of teething. When the first tooth arrives, it’s time to start using a soft-bristled toothbrush. At this point, toothpaste isn’t necessary. Water will work just fine. If you haven’t already seen the dentist, it’s time to schedule an appointment! Read about the Age One visit here!
It’s time to start using a tiny drop of toothpaste to clean your child’s teeth when more teeth have erupted. Be sure to use a toothpaste without fluoride for the first two years (unless instructed by your dentist).
To avoid tooth decay, limit the amount of sugar intake. Be sure to clean your baby’s teeth and gums after every feeding and never put your baby to bed with a bottle. This can lead to early childhood decay, also called baby-bottle caries.
My boys love going to the dentist, Dr. Bobby and all of his staff at the Williamsburg office are amazing!
- Crystal K.
Small BIG practice. They have several offices but they focus on the little things that small practices have and big don't. Like on-time appointments and taking time with little kids that panic. Have always impressed me.
- Campbell B.
Dr Bobby and his staff are wonderful. They were so patient with my 2 year old who has sensory issues!
- Jen G.
Dr.Bobby and Dr.Kari are amazing with my kids! We love y'all!!
- Chenelle V.
My kids were once terrified of dentists until we found Dr.Bobby. He is awesome with children and so patient. My kids actually like going to the dentist now.
- Belinda L.
We love Dr. Bobby!! The staff was amazing as well!
- Maria V.
I love the staff and they are SUPER gentle with excitable kiddos.
- Doug A.
I absolutely LOVE this place. Being military it's always hard to find a place you can love like the last place you went to.
- Cine R.
It's such a quiet yet pleasant office as soon as you walk in. Everyone is super friendly!
- Bee W.
They are awesome! Hard to find a patient Dentist with for a kid with Autism. The staff here was super friendly and patient.
- Maria A.
