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Jerger Pediatric Dentistry > About Dentistry > For Infants
 The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that infants be seen by twelve months of age. Most parents are surprised to find this information out. There are many things that are accomplished at an infant's first dental visit. Not only does the dentist examine for decay, the dentist can also see developmental problems from the radiographs taken. At our office, the parent usually comes back and holds the infant for the first visit. At this time an x-ray is taken of the maxillary and mandibular teeth. We can tell from the radiographs if a child is missing any of the front teeth, if they will erupt correctly, and if the teeth are developing properly for the child's age. The doctor will then visually examine the teeth while the parent holds to check for decay. New patients also receive an informational packet to take home.
The new patient information packet contains:
• A welcome page
• Information on the benefits of fluoride
• Tips for proper brusing and flossing
• Why baby teeth need to be filled
• A snack sheet
• A list of sugar content in cereals
• Information on dental sealants
• A toothbrushing chart
• A picture guide to proper brushing and flossing
• A page regarding baby bottle decay
• Information regarding habits such as thumbsucking and their effects
• Information about the sequence of erupting teeth
• Dental emergency checklist
• As this time an x-ray is taken of the maxillary (top) teeth and mandibular (bottom)
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