A lifelong healthy smiles stems from parents teaching their children proper oral hygiene habits at an early age. Babies actually have 20 primary teeth in the jaws when they are born. The baby teeth that come through the gums around the 6 months of age will set the stage for their future dental health and smile.
If a baby tooth is lost too early often permanent teeth will drift into the empty space and make it challenging for other adult teeth to find room when they surface. This is why infant oral care makes a big impact on their teeth being protected many years down the road. The American Dental Association recommends that children be taken for their first dental visit no later than their first birthday.
