Your Questions

• What is a pediatric dentist?
• When should my child see a dentist for the first time?
• What will happen at my child’s first dental visit?
• Why should decayed baby teeth be fixed?
• Why does my child need X-rays?
• How should I care for my child’s teeth?
• Does my child’s diet affect their teeth?
• What are sealants?
• What is Baby Bottle Decay?
• When will my baby start getting teeth?
• My child has a dental emergency. What should I do?
• How safe is fluoride?

When should my child see a dentist for the first time?

Dr. Jaynes, the American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry all recommend you find a dental home for your child by their first birthday.

Beginning tooth and mouth examinations early may lead to detection of early stages of tooth decay that can be easily treated.