Kids teeth facts you should know about as a parent

From the first little and beautiful teeth your baby has to the first permanent one, there are a few things every parent should know, to make sure his child will end up having some good and healthy teeth.

As a dental student, I’ve seen a lot of parents struggling with understanding which teeth are their child going to lose and when. This is in fact, pretty normal as we don’t deal with the situation very often but there are a few things that need to be considered when your baby’s teeth start appearing.

Here is the eruption time for both baby and permanent teeth to get you familiarized a bit with the situation.

THE ERUPTION TIME

Almost every time there is a bit of a delay in the eruption time, hence the period of time in these tables. This is perfectly normal, as most of the doctors describe a period of 2 years for permanent teeth to appear.

What is important

One of the most important things you have to remember is that, is that around 6 years the first permanent tooth (First Molar) is going to appear in your kid’s dental arch.

Be very careful as this one, does not take the place of any temporary teeth! In this situation, I’ve seen a lot of parents that thought that the First Molar was actually a temporary tooth too. This tooth, or as most people call it, the 6th year Molar, is almost always attacked by cavities and that’s why it’s recommended to visit the dentist regularly so he can provide the best methods to keep the cavities away.

If you want to learn more about getting your kid to have a great relationship with their dentist, you can check out one of my older posts here.

Another thing you should take into consideration is brushing your baby’s teeth. While he is still little, the best way to clean their tiny teeth is to use a washcloth and some water or a finger brush with some water. Wipe gently all around his gums, teeth (if there are any), and under the lip region to make sure you help reduce bacteria build-up.

As he grows older, you can use toothpaste but take into consideration the recommended amount:

• a rice grain – from 6 months to 3 years;
• a pea grain – from 3 years and above;
• 1/2 of the toothbrush head – from 5-6 years and above;

To sum up, make sure you save the table above, make sure you take your kid to the dentist at 6 months, and also check his teeth at home.

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