One of the most frequently asked questions we receive regarding children is about the appropriate age for their first dental visit. At Infinite Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, we adhere to the guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry regarding the ideal time for a child’s first dental appointment. According to these guidelines, you should schedule your child’s first dental visit when their first tooth emerges through the gums, or at the latest, by their first birthday.