Routine dental visits like checkups and cleanings are just as important for children as they are for adults. However, what most people do not understand is just how different it is to treat a younger patient. While family/general dentists are happy to see all ages, they don’t have the same extensive knowledge and hands-on training with infants, children, and teens that pediatric dentists do. Read on to learn more about the four key differences between these two types of dentists and why the best decision you can make is to take your child to a pediatric dentist!
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