The Lifecycle of Baby Teeth

A child's primary teeth, sometimes called "baby teeth," are as important as the permanent adult teeth.

Primary teeth, which often begin to appear when children are about 6 months old, help them chew and speak. They also hold space in the jaws for permanent teeth that are developing under the gums.

The front four teeth usually erupt first, beginning as early as 6 months after birth. Most children have a full set of 20 primary teeth by the age of 3 years. The primary teeth generally begin to shed, or fall out, at about 6 years of age.

 The first of the 32 permanent teeth begin to appear about the same time. Most of the permanent teeth will erupt by age 21.

We recommend that most children visit their family dentistry clinic for dental care for the first time at about 2 to 3 years of age.  Call Hall Family Dentistry for complete dental care for every member of your family!

Dental Care – Anatomy of a Tooth

Your child will typically start getting primary teeth, "baby teeth", at about 6 months old. Most children have a full set of 20 primary teeth by the time they are three years old. We recommend that most children visit their family dentistry for the first time at about 2-3 yrs. of age.

Have your children color the Brush Everyday Coloring Page to help prepare them for the first visit.

At our family dentistry, our pediatric dentist will explain proper brushing and flossing techniques and conduct a modified examination of their baby teeth to learn if your child may be at risk for cavities or other problems.

Call our office or send us an email to learn more about complete family dental care.

 

 

Why Choose Us for Family Dentistry Services?

We provide experienced, affordable dental care for the entire family because we are a family-oriented, patient-centered family dentistry often described by our clients as “warm and fuzzy”.

Our patients receive a warm and friendly greeting on arrival by a personable staff member who knows our patients by name.

We are experienced in treating all ages from the youngest toddler with baby teeth to mature adults.  And our staff is exceptional in its ability to calm patients experiencing dental anxiety.

Our services include comprehensive dental care for all ages including:

• Teeth whitening
• Root Canals
• Crowns and bridges
• Extractions
• Gum Diseases
• Wisdom teeth
• Primary baby teeth
• Invisalign® braces

Call Hall Family Dentistry for the highest quality family dentistry services in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. 480-345-0991