Your child has just turned one year old. Naturally, you want to plan a get-together with friends and family to celebrate! But before you get too carried away, you should take the time to set up your little one’s first dental appointment. Because of the ever-present threat of tooth decay, the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry both recommend that a first dental visit should occur no later than the first birthday – ideally within six months after the first tooth appears. Read on to learn more about the benefits of seeing a children’s dentist in Naperville as early as possible.
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