Baby’s First Visit to Dentist

When your baby gets the first tooth in the mouth, make an appointment with your dentist. He or she will show you how to clean your baby’s teeth and explain proper eating habits to prevent tooth decay.
Your dentist will also prescribe the right amount of fluoride for your baby, if your drinking water is not fluoridated. Fluoride strengthens your baby’s permanent teeth, which are already developing in the gums, making them from already resistant to decay.