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Parents often ask when their child should make their first visit to the dentist. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry says children should have their first dental visit by their first birthday or six months after the first tooth appears, which...

Jun 15, 2025 · 3 min read · ridgefieldorthoct.hashnode.dev  
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