At what age did you first take your child to the dentist. Our family dentist will not see children under the age of 4. Is this typical? He's a great dentist and he takes our insurance. Not many around here will take it. I am hesitant to switch but I really feel that my children need to be seen. It's not that they are having any problems, but I would like at least my oldest to have his teeth checked. He was seen once when he was 1 1/2 because he chipped a tooth. I was told that unless he is having a problem that I would have to wait until he turns at least 3 1/2 until he will concent to see my son. My son is really well behaved and absolutely fascinated by doctors so I am not concerned with him possibly misbehaving or biting the doctor. I'm tired of waiting. Maybe I am just picky about my kid's teeth, I don't know. I really think that he should have been seen much earlier. What you you guys think? Should I start searching for another dentist?