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Our pediatrician recommends the first dental visit at 3 yrs, unless you have particular concerns. Try to find a pediatric dentist (ask your pediatrician to recommend one) - they are much better with little kids! I am pretty sure you are not supposed to use toothpaste until age 2. I bought baby toothbrushes from the kiddie dental aisle at Target, would wet it with water, and brush my daughter's teeth just with water until she was 2 yrs. old.