{"id":412,"date":"2020-02-12T06:40:45","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T06:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/?p=412"},"modified":"2020-02-12T13:20:47","modified_gmt":"2020-02-12T13:20:47","slug":"primary-teeth-family-dentist-southlake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/12\/primary-teeth-family-dentist-southlake\/","title":{"rendered":"When Will My Child Get Their Baby Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/baby-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"teething baby\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/baby-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/baby-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/baby-1024x614.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>After weeks of teething, nothing is more exciting than seeing your child\u2019s first tooth emerge from their gum tissue. As the next couple of years pass, your child will eventually have 20 primary teeth. They will act as placeholders for their adult teeth until it\u2019s their time to fall out and a whole new set will erupt. When it\u2019s all said and done, they should have all their permanent teeth by the age of 21. Often, it\u2019s believed children get their teeth and lose them like clockwork, but this isn\u2019t true for everyone. If it\u2019s taking a bit longer than expected, it\u2019s normal to be a little concerned. Your family dentist in Southlake has everything you can expect during your child\u2019s oral development.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Your Child\u2019s Primary Teeth<\/h2>\n<p>The teeth are necessary for more than just a beautiful smile. They are also responsible for speaking and chewing. As each tooth erupts, your child will learn the oral functions they need to thrive. Around the age of 6 months, you should start to see their first tooth poke through the gum tissue. Over the next couple of years, here\u2019s when you can expect to see as their baby teeth emerge:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Central Incisors:<\/strong> 6-12 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lateral Incisors:<\/strong> 9-16 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Canine:<\/strong> 16-23 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First Molar:<\/strong> 13-19 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Second Molar:<\/strong> 23-33 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although the baby teeth eventually fall out, it\u2019s important they stay healthy while they are in place. You can expect to see their first loose tooth around the age of 6.<\/p>\n<h2>Your Child\u2019s Permanent Teeth<\/h2>\n<p>Although you can never fully predict when your child will lose their first tooth, there are some signs it\u2019s coming. Around the age of 4, the jaw and facial bones grow, which creates spaces between their primary teeth to make room for their larger permanent ones.<\/p>\n<p>Between the ages of 6 to 12, your child\u2019s baby teeth will be replaced with adult ones, usually in the same order they received them. If it takes a while for a tooth to fall out, you might be tempted to try the \u201cfloss and doorknob\u201d trick to pop it out, but this is never a good idea. Forcing a tooth out too soon can cause damage to their oral tissues. Not to mention, it can create complications with their permanent teeth and development. Instead, it\u2019s better to contact your dentist in Southlake if you have any concerns.<\/p>\n<h2>Invest in a Healthy Smile<\/h2>\n<p>Through all stages of oral development, encourage the right oral hygiene habits to ensure both their primary and adult teeth stay healthy. Don\u2019t forget to schedule a cleaning and checkup with their dentist at least twice a year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dr. Preetha Thomas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/meet-dr-thomas.html\">Dr. Preetha Thomas<\/a> underwent advanced training in maxillofacial oral surgery. She is specially trained in the oral health and development of patients of all ages, including children. If you need a family dentist to care for everyone in your home, choose the personalized, natural approach with Dr. Thomas. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact our office today<\/a> to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After weeks of teething, nothing is more exciting than seeing your child\u2019s first tooth emerge from their gum tissue. As the next couple of years pass, your child will eventually have 20 primary teeth. 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