Often, people mistake that their children should visit the dentist only after all of their teeth come in. However, our doctors recommend that children have their first visit at around 6 months. Based on a consensus among the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a child should be examined by a dentist within six months of the eruption of their first tooth, and no later than their first birthday. This recommendation is grounded in the critical importance of preventive care, designed to intercept oral diseases before they manifest, rather than reacting to existing problems.