According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, more than 50 percent of children will be affected by tooth decay before age five and more than 51 million school hours are lost each year to dental-related conditions. Sure, baby teeth fall out, but they pave the way for your permanent teeth.The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children visit a dentist by age one, or at the time the first tooth comes pushing through. From there, a lifetime of dental care, prevention and education is exactly what the doctor orders. From age one through the late teens, our doctors and team keep kids coming back, without fear, without fail.