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Different Child Health Care ProfessionalsPediatricians Pediatricians, as stated earlier, are child health care doctors who focus only on patients under the age of eighteen. A pediatrician will likely examine your infant shortly after birth in order to assess the baby's health and will remain a primary force in the health of your child until he or she goes off to college. The pediatrician will perform annual checkups for your child as well as treat injuries and illnesses. Since pediatricians are medical doctors, they are child health care workers that can prescribe medicine if needed. Nurse The nurse is responsible for giving vaccinations when they are needed. Usually she will discuss potential side effects and treatments as well as any danger signs you should watch for once the immunization is given. When you call the doctor's office with a concern about your child's health or behavior, it is probable that a nurse will be the one to return your call. They are experts at calming nervous parents and discussing how to treat mild ailments at home. The nurse will also be able to tell from the symptoms whether you should bring your child into the office or not.
Dentist The dentist is most likely the third child health care worker that your child will visit. Your pediatrician will probably suggest you bring your child for their first visit around the age of three. The first visit is mostly centered around making the child comfortable visiting the dentist. Your child's teeth will be counted and cleaned and they'll most likely leave with a toy, a new toothbrush and other such goodies. Optometrist The optometrist, or eye doctor, has the import job of making sure everything is all right with your child's vision and eye health. While some people feel eye exams are only necessary when a problem in vision occurs, nothing could be farther from the truth. The truth is that there are many illnesses that first reveal themselves in the eyes. By having your child's eyes checked regularly, you are in a much better position of catching these issues earlier. For this reason the optometrist is definitely an important member of the child health care team. Orthodontist Your dentist will recommend an orthodontist if there is an issue with the alignment of your child's teeth. They are the one who may suggest braces or a retainer for your child and will help you maintain the proper care of the appliance. Although it is possible that your child won't need to see an orthodontist, most children do at one time or another. |
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