 Here's another Thrive Tip from Kaiser Permanente and Fox 12. When to start caring for a baby's oral health can be unclear for a lot of new parents. Pediatricians are often asked when should I take my child in for their first appointment and when to start flossing. We usually recommend that the children be seen six months after the first tooth appears or at one year of age. First visit usually consists of just building a relationship with the child and then of course giving the parents an opportunity to ask any questions or concerns regarding their child's oral health. We recommend brushing once the first tooth appears in the mouth and flossing whenever the teeth are touching one another. Baby teeth really do matter. I think parents are surprised to know that those back molars are there until they're about 12 years of age. If the child has cavities in their baby tooth they're most likely to have it in their adult teeth and that's why it's important to see the dentist early and create a good habit. This has been another Thrive Tip sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and Fox 12. Visit KP Thrive on Facebook for more information.