Taking your baby to the dentist when their first teeth appear – or by their first birthday at the latest – helps set them up for a lifetime of good oral health.
Early dental visits help your baby get used to the sights, sounds and people in a dental practice, making future visits easier and less stressful.
What is a dental check-up by age one?
Most dental practices can offer a first dental check-up for babies before the age of one.
The Dental Check by One campaign encourages parents and carers to take their child to the dentist:
When their first teeth come through, or
By their first birthday at the latest.
The aim is to help families get the right advice early and prevent dental problems before they start.
Why is this important?
A dental check-up by age one is mostly about advice and reassurance.
It gives parents and carers the chance to talk to the dental team about:
How to clean your baby’s teeth.
Which toothpaste to use.
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