How old should my child be at her first dental vist?
When should your child first see a dentist, and why? Unless you see problems, we feel the best time to see your child is when all their baby teeth are erupted, which is between 2 ½ – 3 years old. This time frame is the perfect opportunity for the dentist to carefully examine the development of your child’s mouth. Because dental problems often start early, the sooner the visit, the better. To safeguard against problems such as baby bottle tooth decay, teething irritations, gum disease, and prolonged thumb-sucking, the dentist can provide or recommend special preventive care.
