Nationwide Children’s Hospital Remind Parents About Scheduling Toddlers For Dental Visits
While babies under 12 months old may only have a few teeth, dental experts say they should been seen by a dentist within the first year of thier life. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s (AAPD) revised guidelines on infant oral health recommend infants 6 to 12 months old should to be seen by a dentist. More than 40 percent of children have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten.