The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that your child is seen by a pediatric dentist six months after the eruption of their first tooth, or by their first birthday, whichever one comes first. Your child’s first visit (and visits during their first and second years of life) are usually quite short. During this time, we work with your child to build a trusting relationship so that we can better help them with their oral care.