Pediatricians advise visiting a pediatric dentists starting at age one.

Infant and toddler examinations are comparable to well baby visits with a pediatrician. The ideal time is at age one or six months after your child’s first (primary) teeth erupt. High-risk infants should be seen shortly after the eruption of the first tooth. The pediatric dentist will carefully examine the development of your child’s mouth and can provide or recommend preventive care to safeguard against problems such as baby bottle tooth decay, teething irritations, gum disease, and prolonged thumb sucking.