Checkups & Oral Cleanings for Children

The ADA recommends that parents take children to a dentist when the first tooth comes in or their first birthday, whichever comes first.  Good oral care is essential from the very beginning when a baby tooth is lost too early, the permanent teeth can drift into the empty space and make it difficult for other adult teeth to find the room when they come in. This can make teeth crooked or crowded. That’s just one of the many reasons why starting infants off with good oral care can help protect their teeth for decades to come.