When Should My Child First See a Pediatric Dentist? Age-by-Age Dental Milestones Guide
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that children have their first dental visit by their first birthday or within six months after the first tooth erupts. This timing allows a pediatric dentist to establish a dental home, assess caries risk, and prevent early childhood caries (ECC) through preventive dentistry interventions. According to the American…