The answer will vary but the truth of the matter is that it can actually be beneficial to visit an orthodontic or pediatric dental office even before your child is born. That may sound strange but helping take care of oral needs happens long before your child even has their first tooth. Infants, even newborns, need to help maintain their oral health and while a pre-birth visit will be more for you than the child, ultimately learning how to take care of the gums and oral health needs of your newborn can help set them on the right path to a future of oral health success. After that visit though, usually most children will visit their dentist around the time their first teeth begin to come in at about 6 months to 1 year. By beginning early, you offer your pediatric dental office the best opportunity at spotting any potential issues long before they can become expensive or distressing to your child.