Baby tooth development needs attention and care. Attention should be given both by a parent and a dentist who can offer baby dental care. Extra special baby tooth care should be given to the baby teeth by the parents of the child. This should even begin with gum care before the first baby tooth appears Teething is the process by which tooth eruption occurs in babies. At this point serious attention should be given to oral hygiene so that serious oral health diseases can be avoided. A baby tooth chart can be of great value to both parents and children.
Baby tooth development begins before the child is even born. In fact children can be born with a tooth already erupted into the mouth, although this is extremely rare. It is not something that should be worried about unless it is a loose baby tooth. For most children tooth eruption of the baby first tooth occurs around 6 months of age. All of the baby teeth will have erupted by two and half years of age. The first tooth is most often the front lower incisor, although he top is common as well. Tooth eruption of the other teeth usually works toward the back of the mouth.
Baby tooth development in the mouth should be monitored carefully. So should the care given to the teeth. A baby toothbrush and a non-fluoride toothpaste should be used to brush the teeth twice a day. It is important to make sure that you brush your child's teeth at night before they go to sleep and not to leave the baby with a bottle. This will do a great deal to prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (also known as Baby Bottle Mouth and Early Childhood Cavities). This is a serious disease that is caused by excessive build up of bacteria in the mouth that will form cavities.
If would like to learn more about baby tooth devleopment or if you are worried about your child's dental health, please consider visiting the Atlanta Dental Group PC. Our Atlanta dental team is one of the most experienced in Atlanta. Our dentists have over 20 years of experience serving Atlanta's dental needs. Our dentists are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being and you are more than welcome to join our family of patients. If you would like schedule an appointment with our Atlanta family dentist feel free to call us at 404-874-7428.