Eruption of permanent teeth begins at around five or six years of age. The loss of the last primary tooth occurs around age 12. Your kids have million-dollar smiles. Although parents should be educated about proper dental health even before a child is born, there may be cultural, economic, and environmental factors that affect whether good dental habits are developed. While many children go for periodic check-ups with their pediatrician or family doctor, many don t regularly visit with a dentist.
Oral health is critically important.