Children should visit a pediatric dentist regularly to maintain optimal oral health. It is recommended that children start seeing a pediatric dentist within six months of their tooth erupting or at minimum by their first birthday, depending on whichever comes first. This early visit allows the dentist to monitor the development of your child's teeth and mitigate any potential issues that may have been noticed. By starting dental visits for your child at an early age while also maintaining a regular schedule, you can help ensure that your child develops a positive relationship with dental care and establishes good oral hygiene habits that can reduce the fear of the dentist while improving their oral hygiene habits long into adulthood.