When young children get their first teeth, the teeth rise above the gumline until all have erupted. This is a natural process that progresses similarly with most children, though each child is unique and their teeth may erupt at their rate and in their order. If you have any questions for Eagle Mountain Children’s Dentistry or our dentists, Dr. Adam Bushell and Dr. Erik Rooklidge, please give us a call at 801-789-2014 or visit us at our dental office in Eagle Mountain, Utah.
The first primary teeth usually begin to erupt between 6 months and 1 year of age. By age 3, a majority of children have a “full” set of 20 primary teeth. We recommend that you schedule your child’s first dental appointment with a pediatric dentist when their first tooth erupts or by their first birthday.
The first teeth to emerge are typically the central incisors (the very front teeth) for the upper and lower jaws. They are followed by the lateral incisors, and then the first molars. As the eruption of molars can be painful, you may want to use cool gauze or teething rings during this stage of development to soothe your child’s discomfort. The canine teeth are usually the next teeth to erupt, followed by the second molars.
Your child will typically lose their baby teeth in the same order in which the teeth erupted, beginning with their front teeth and moving back toward their molars.
Most children follow a similar developmental pattern when their primary teeth begin to erupt. However, please remember that each child is different and that they may not follow this schedule. You may find that your child will go months without any new tooth erupting, or that two or more teeth erupt at once.
If you have any questions about tooth eruption or would like to set up an appointment for your child with our caring dentists, please contact our office today.
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