when should a baby see a dentist for the first time? earlier than you think.

Taking care of your kids' teeth is as important as taking care of the rest of their bodies. Looking at your toothless wonder, it may be hard to imagine a life full of dental visits, orthodontia, and maybe even oral surgery (because wisdom teeth rarely behave themselves and often need to be removed) but they are all a reality and may come sooner than you might think. If you want to get an early start on dental health, you might wonder when your baby should see a dentist to make sure you don't get behind on their tooth care.


Within six months of those little white gems poking through their baby gums or when they are a year old, whichever comes first, you should schedule your baby's first dental appointment, according to the American Dental Association.

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