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When Should I Take My Child to the Dentist for the First Time?

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Updated: May 26, 2007

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Question: When Should I Take My Child to the Dentist for the First Time?

Answer: According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, children should visit a pediatric dentist when their first tooth comes in or no later than their first birthday.

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