12-24 months

Schedule your child’s first appointment with the dentist when their first tooth appears.
Teach your child to drink from an open cup by their first birthday.
First molars and eye teeth come in between 16 and 20 months.
Healthy foods make teeth strong.
Take your child to the dentist to check for early cavities.
Brush your child's teeth two times a day.
Be sure to check with your dentist or pediatrician before using toothpaste with fluoride.

Healthy eating

Be sure to feed your child from the five major food groups: