The researchers also found other differences in how often
Americans see a dentist.
Not exact matches
On the other hand, the recommendation by
American Academy of Pediatrics is to
see a
dentist if none of your baby's teeth have erupted at the age of 18 months.
FACT: The
American Academy of Pediatrics and the AAPD now both recommend that a baby
see a
dentist after he gets his first tooth or by his first birthday.
The
American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that kids
see a
dentist by age 1, or within 6 months after the first tooth appears, to spot any potential problems and advise parents about preventive care.
The
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends your child be
seen by the
dentist by the age of one year.
The
American Academy of Pediatrics,
American Dental Association and
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend children
see a
dentist once baby teeth begin to come in; but limited evidence is available about the effectiveness of early preventive dental care or whether primary care providers can deliver it.
Over the past decade, one in four
Americans put off
seeing a
dentist for necessary treatment because they couldn't afford it.