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Should I bring my three year old to a pediatric dentist or our family dentist? What\u2019s the difference? – Jan<\/p>\n

Jan \u2013 You first need to verify with your family dentist if there are age requirements for the children they treat. Many general dentists accept children as young as 2 \u00bd years old. Family dentists are able to care for the basic dental needs of children<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Parents and children are often more comfortable with having one dentist for the entire family.<\/p>\n

A pediatric dentist is specialist with two years of post-graduate training specific to dentistry for children. Generally, a specialist is not required to help your child maintain good oral health.<\/p>\n

This post is sponsored by Plano dentist<\/a> Dr. Miranda Lacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Should I bring my three year old to a pediatric dentist or our family dentist? What\u2019s the difference? – Jan Jan \u2013 You first need to verify with your family dentist if there are age requirements for the children they treat. Many general dentists accept children as young as 2 \u00bd years old. 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