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The Academy of Pediatrics recommends the first dental visit by age 1! This early first visit is a very important one. We examine the mouth and teeth to make sure that everything is developing normally and we also teach parents how to care for their babies’ teeth, help with tooth brushing technique, and answer any questions. It also gives patients and their families a chance to get to know me!

Parents often worry that their child won't cooperate during their visit. I understand that each child is unique and each child has a different level of tolerance. My goal is to provide the most positive dental experience possible. I will do my best to nurture a healthy and trusting relationship to  guide them though their childhood into adolescence and adulthood with a positive attitude toward the dentist and their oral health.

You can prepare them by explaining that they will be brought into the room where Dr. Aubri will tell them and show them everything that she is going to do. They will be able to pick their flavor of toothpaste, choose a video to watch on the iPad overhead. Dr. Aubri will count their teeth and check for sugar bugs and at the end they will receive a new toothbrush and gift from the surprise box! experience possible. I will do my best to nurture a healthy and trusting relationship to  guide them though their childhood into adolescence and adulthood with a positive attitude toward the dentist and their oral health.

Teeth should be brushed at least twice a day, ideally after breakfast and before bed. You should help your child brush until they can tie their own shoelaces. I will be happy to provide you with some helpful tips!

This depends on the child’s age, the level of fluoride in your drinking water as well as the child’s risk for cavities. Dr. Aubri will advise the appropriate amount of Fluoride toothpaste at your child’s initial visit.

One of the main reasons we take radiographs is to look for cavities in between teeth. These are cavities that we can’t detect just by looking in the mouth. Early detection of cavities is important because if they are caught and treated early, the treatment involves a quick and easy procedure. If left undetected, cavities tend to grow (relatively quickly in baby teeth!) and treatment is generally more involved and more complicated. Teeth can look completely normal and healthy clinically but cavities can be hiding in areas that can only be seen on xrays.

Baby teeth are important teeth! They help with chewing, speech and appropriate spacing of the adult teeth. If a child has a cavity that is left untreated, it will grow and can eventually cause pain, infection, swelling and tooth loss. If a baby tooth is lost early, an appliance called a space maintainer may be needed to hold the space for the adult tooth to erupt.