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Children generally begin to lose their baby teeth between the ages of 5 and 7. By the time a child’s full set of 32 adult teeth come in, he will have lost 20 baby teeth.

Common questions asked by moms

When Will My Child Get Their First Teeth?

Baby teeth generally start to come in when a child is between six and nine months of age.

Possible signs your babies teeth are coming in

Your child may become irritable, run a fever, rub their cheek or start drooling a lot.

When Should My Child See the Dentist?

Bring your child to the dentist either when the first teeth erupt from the gums or when your child reaches one year of age, whichever comes first.

When Should I Start Brushing My Baby’s Teeth?

Start brushing your child’s teeth as soon as the first tooth emerges. Brush gently. Twice daily.

How much toothpaste to use?

Use a fluoride toothpaste to brush their teeth. For children under the age of three, the recommended amount of toothpaste is a “smear,” or about as much as a grain of rice. For three- to six-year-olds, a pea-sized amount.

The most effective way to help prevent cavities is by brushing your kids’ teeth twice a day for two minutes at a time. And remember to help your kids brush their teeth until they’re about eight years old to make sure they’re being brushed effectively and the toothpaste is not being swallowed.

 When can my child start using a fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash?

At around ages 5 to 6 your child should be able to rinse and spit. You can begin experimenting using a low fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash.

Why Are My Child’s Baby Teeth Spaced Apart?

Baby teeth are naturally spaced apart when they first emerge. These gaps between your baby’s teeth should fill in as the mouth fills up with teeth. If the gaps between your child’s teeth are unusually wide for any reason, your baby’s dentist can monitor the situation and make recommendations to correct problems as they become apparent. This is one of the reasons it’s important to bring your baby to the dentist early and regularly.

 When Should I Start Flossing My Little One’s Teeth?

Start flossing as soon as your child has two teeth that touch. Flossing in a baby’s mouth can be tricky, so talk to your child’s dentist about best practices. Your child’s dentist can show you the best way to floss without causing discomfort for your baby, while still making the flossing effective.

Does My Baby Need to Take Fluoride Supplements?

Fluoride in the right quantities helps prevent tooth decay. Discuss this with your baby’s dentist. If you get your water from well water, talk to your child’s pediatrician. Your child’s pediatric dentist may recommend fluoride supplements at the appropriate age. 

Signs of Dental Problems In Babies?

A drop or two of blood could occur while your child is teething, but contact the dentist if you notice blood in your child’s mouth. If the tooth bleeds more than a tiny amount, make an appointment to see the dentist as soon as possible. If your child runs a fever, it’s likely normal, but check in with your child’s physician just to be on the safe side.

What Are the Signs My Baby Has Crooked Teeth?

Because babies have naturally occurring gaps between their teeth, you may have difficulty telling if their teeth are growing in crooked or straight. Your baby’s dentist will be able to evaluate your child’s teeth to determine whether something must be done to correct your child’s bite. 

The pacifier debate – do soothies affect alignment of permanent teeth?

Thumb-sucking and pacifier use can cause no damage at all, or cause an immense amount of damage.

It depends on three things:

• frequency (how often the pacifier is used),
• intensity (how vigorous the sucking is)
• duration (the length of time the pacifier is in the mouth).

The goal is to have them give up the habit as early as possible, but every situation is different.

How related are baby teeth problems to adult teeth problems?

There’s no hard or fast rule when it comes to the relationship between baby teeth problems and permanent teeth problems. Just because you have cavities in your baby teeth doesn’t mean you’re doomed. And some kids are just more prone to cavities – it can be due to a number of things: the composition of their enamel; their diet, their oral hygiene habits, or even a medical condition.”

If you do know you’re prone to cavities – it’s even more important to be stringent with your oral hygiene, more careful about the things you are eating and drinking and more aware of your sugar intake.

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IMPORTANT: I am not a dentist and this article is simply to give moms guidelines. Please refer to your dentist for accurate help, treatment and advice.