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Tooth Development
 

With the arrival of your child's teeth comes an awesome responsibility. Keeping your child free of tooth decay is the goal. Like all things this is easier  when you know how.

 

We are currently writing a book to provide help an information for parents who want their children to grow up healthy and free from decay. Find out how to get your free copy. 

 

Better still why not book an appointment with out experienced team who will be happy to offer you personalised   advice on keeping the whole family healthy.

 

 

Stages of Tooth Eruption

Baby teeth are identified by the letters A to E. Each child's two front teeth are As the next teeth back are Bs. The baby eye teeth are Cs  and so on

    

Baby  Teeth Erupt Lost
Central incisor (A) 8 - 12 months 6 - 7 yrs.
Lateral incisor (B) 9 - 13 months 7 - 8 yrs.
Canine (C) 16 - 22 months 10 - 12 yrs.
First molar (D) 13 - 19 months 9 - 11 yrs.
Second molar (E) 25 - 33 months 10 - 12 yrs.

   

3-4 months 

You'll notice the first signs that your baby's teeth are preparing to break through the gum surface—this is called "eruption." These signs include: irritation, redness, sleeplessness, and teething. 

     
What you can do

To relieve teething pain, let your baby chew on a  teething ring similar object. It may help to chill this in the fridge first.

 

 

6-12 months 

Your baby's first tooth will erupt—this is usually one of the four front teeth known as an incisor (A). The lower teeth are usually first. The other front teeth will follow close behind.

only the teeth in white have erupted at this stage

What you can do

Use a small, soft-bristle toothbrush to brush your baby's teeth in the morning and before bedtime. Be very gentle and try to make this into as much of a  game as possible.

 

12-18 months 


The remainder of the front teeth will erupt. The first molars often then come through before the canines (Cs), so when you look in baby's mouth you might see four teeth at the front then a space and then some more teeth further back. 

only the teeth in white have erupted at this stage

What you can do

Wean your child from bottles by this age—doing so will help prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay.

 

12-24 months 

Canine and first molar baby teeth will erupt, as well as the second molars

  all baby teeth have erupted by the end of this period

What you can do

You can begin to teach your child to brush. The easiest teeth for your child to clean are the front teeth, especially the outsides. Continue to help your child when brushing. Remember to use only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. 

 

3-5 years 

All baby teeth should have come in. Permanent teeth are preparing to erupt

What you can do

Your child still needs help with brushing, especially the inner surfaces of the teeth furthest back in the mouth. Let him or her brush, and then finish the brushing yourself. 

Ask the dentist about daily fluoride vitamin supplements.

5 +

years  


Your child will lose baby teeth, and permanent teeth begin to come in, starting with molars. 

 

What you can do

This is when young children can develop good oral health habits—help to teach them the proper techniques. 

Your child may be able to brush his or her teeth without help. Make sure that your child is cleaning his or her teeth thoroughly. We recommend finishing off brushing for children up to 8-10 years or older.

Finally please be aware that the dental health of Mum and Dad has a direct influence on the dental health of a child.  If you are interested in helping your child to stay cavity free for life you will need to make sure that your own dental health is in tip top shape first. This has been demonstrated by several scientific studies. If you would like a little help why not make an appointment at the Craigentinny Dental Health Centre.

 

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