Toddler’s First Dental Visit

[Kate2022]

Hi, I am taking my 3 year old toddler for her first dental appointment. Couple months ago, she bid on a metal folk and chipped her bottom tooth a little bit. She’s been asking us to take her to the dentist because her complained that she has a toothache, but then she also mentioned that dentist will give her lollipop, so I am not sure if she wants to see the dentist after the lollipop or if her tooth really hurts. My question is if it’s necessary to do x-ray? She’s still young and I prefer not to have her exposed to radiation. Can someone tell me what pediatric dentist would perform during their first visit for toddlers at her age? Thanks!

 

[MumOfBoys1985]

Iv taken my children to the dentist every 6 months from them getting their first tooth (my eldest was 12wks old) , all they did for the first few years was to look, count the teeth and talk about good brushing. They've never had xrays and are now almost 9 and almost 7. I'd imagine if the dentist thinks an x-ray is needed they will ask permission to do one.
I think at most she will get a sticker or two.