Pediatric dentists recommend that regular dental check-ups and cleanings should begin by one year of age and continue every six months thereafter.
Some children may need dental care beginning with the eruption of their first tooth and some may need care more often than every six months.
From Baby Bottle to Cup
Tooth decay can occur as soon as a baby’s teeth appear. One of the risk factors for early childhood caries (sometimes called “baby bottle tooth decay”) is frequent and prolonged exposure of a baby’s teeth to liquids containing sugar – including milk, formula, and fruit juice.
Because decay can destroy the teeth of an infant or young child, parents should encourage their children to drink from a cup by their first birthday.
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