Ideally child's first dental visit is by age 1 so as to prevent dental problems.
The first baby tooth usually appears when the child is around 6 months old, and the child will usually have the full set of baby teeth by the time he or she is 2.5years old.
The goal is to get kids acquainted and accustomed to dental care from a young age, as the age-old adage goes, "Prevention is better than cure!"
Good oral health, even of the baby teeth is important as they allow the permanent teeth to erupt into correct position, proper chewing and eating, normal development of the jaw bones and muscles, speech development.
A harmonious smile, even at a young age, gives emotional stability and confidence in self.