National Children’s Dental Health Month: When Do Children Get Teeth?
February is about to come to a close; the month that represented National Children’s Dental Health month in the United States. The season might have come to a close, but that doesn’t mean the importance of caring for children’s teeth comes to an end. If you’ve been reading, you’re already aware that some elements of dental care should start from birth, and that children should see a dentist by the time they’re a year old.
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You know how to care for the gums and teeth of your child, but if you’ve recently had your first baby, you might not know when to expect their teeth to appear. Here’s a general guideline to help you understand to ensure you put dental care first, and also understand whether or not teething might be a good excuse for your child’s recent mood swings!
- 6 months – around this time, babies should receive their first teeth. Typically they are the lower incisors around the bottom front of the mouth, and 2 appear
- 8 to 12 months – the upper central and lateral incisors appear within this time frame and are the four teeth on the top front
- 4 teeth everyone 6 months until age 3 – by age 3, children should have all of their baby teeth. 2 at a time typically appear, and are on opposite sides of teeth that are already erupted
- 6 to 12 years – primary (baby) teeth are lost in this period. Some children lose more closer to the younger age range, and others closer to the older; there is no rule, except that around age 12 all of the baby teeth should be shed and replaced by permanent, adult teeth
Via: Just The Facts, Baby!
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