The creation of a child tooth chart is a good way of keeping track of baby teeth in your child. Keeping track of when they come in and when they fall out can help prevent confusion when the tooth eruption of the adult teeth occurs. This process can sometimes become confusing because there are more adult teeth than baby teeth. If you lose a tooth to accident at an older age it can also be difficult to remember if it was a baby tooth or an adult tooth. The creation of a chart to keep track of this progress is a good idea whether or not you have kid dental care.

       Even if you do have family dental care a child tooth chart is a good idea. Keeping track of when baby teeth are supposed to come in and when the are meant to fall out can sometimes be difficult, so a child tooth chart is a good idea. A baby tooth first appears during a process known as teething and this can be a difficult time for both parents and their child alike. Teething can be painful for a baby and a baby will let you know this by crying. This process generally occurs around the age of 6 to 33 months. The front incisors at the top of the mouth are often the first to come in. In some rare instances a baby will actually be born with one or two teeth already there but this is not a cause for concern unless the teeth are loose.

       Losing a tooth to accident can be stressful and it is good idea for you and your child to know what teeth are still meant to come out. A child tooth chart helps with this. When a baby tooth falls out the adult tooth meant to replace it will soon come in. Tooth eruption of the adult teeth will generally occur between the ages of 6 to 13. The wisdom teeth will come in later, generally between the ages of 17 to 25. There are 32 permanent teeth in the human mouth, meaning there are more permanent teeth than there are baby teeth. Losing a baby tooth too soon can cause orthodontic problems later in life.  So to avoid expensive orthodontic treatment it is a good idea to take care of your teeth.

       If you are interested in learning more about a child tooth chart of child dental care and would like to speak with a dentist in the Atlanta area, please consider visiting the Atlanta Dental Group PC. Our Atlanta dental team is one of the most experienced in Atlanta with over 20 years of family dental care. 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, call to make an appointment at 404-874-7428.