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    Children’s Teeth

    Children’s teeth begin forming before birth. As early as 4


    months, the first primary, or baby teeth, erupt through the
    gums. All 20 of the primary teeth usually appear by age 3,
    although their pace and order of eruption varies.

    Permanent teeth begin appearing around age 6. This


    process will continue until approximately age 21.

    UPPER TEETH
    Primary Permanent
    Erupt (mo) Erupt (yr)
    Third molar 17-21
    Second molar 25-33 12-13
    First molar 13-19 6-7
    Second premolar 10-12
    First premolar 10-11
    Canine (cuspid) 16-22 11-12
    Lateral incisor 9-13 8-9
    Central incisor 8-12 7-8

    LOWER TEETH
    Primary Permanent
    Erupt (mo) Erupt (yr)
    Central incisor 6-10 6-7
    Lateral incisor 10-16 7-8
    Canine (cuspid) 17-23 9-10
    First premolar 10-12
    Second premolar 11-12
    First molar 14-18 6-7
    Second molar 23-31 11-13
    Third molar 17-21

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    Children’s Teeth page 2

    ORAL HEALTH FOR CHILDREN Teenagers


    • Braces
    To help ensure oral health and a lifetime of good oral care — Make sure that teens brush well around braces, using a
    habits: floss threader to remove all food particles
    • Limit children’s sugar intake • Oral accidents from sports
    • Make sure children get enough fluoride, either through — Encourage children to wear mouthguards during sports
    drinking water or as a treatment at the dentist’s office
    • Teach children how to brush and floss correctly The following are key preventive measures to preserve oral
    • Supervise brushing sessions and help with flossing, which health through childhood:
    can be a challenge for small hands
    Fluoride treatments to strengthen tooth enamel and resist
    MAJOR OBSTACLES TO CHILDREN’S ORAL HEALTH decay. This may include fluoride supplements in areas
    where drinking water is not optimally fluoridated. Be sure to
    Babies ask your dentist about supplements to determine if they are
    •“Baby bottle tooth decay” needed.
    — Wipe gums with gauze or a clean
    washcloth and water after feeding. Dental sealants to provide a further layer of protection
    When teeth appear, brush daily against cavities. Sealants are made of plastic and are
    with a pea-sized amount of fluoride bonded to the teeth by a dentist.
    toothpaste
    — Put child to bed with a bottle of water, not milk or juice A fun oral care regimen to help
    encourage children to brush more
    • Thumb sucking regularly. Kid’s Crest® Cavity
    — Not a concern until about 4 years of age or when Protection is a fluoride toothpaste
    permanent teeth appear; after this time, it could cause with Sparkle Fun flavor just for
    dental changes kids. And the Crest® SpinBrush™
    • White spots on teeth makes brushing fun, while removing
    — As soon as the first tooth appears (at about 6 months), significantly more plaque than
    begin cleaning child’s teeth daily and schedule a dental ordinary brushes—and helping kids
    appointment brush 35% longer.

    Toddlers Ask your dental professional how these Crest products can
    • Fear of the dentist help your child create good oral health habits:
    — Hold the child in the parent’s lap during the exam • Kid’s Crest Cavity Protection
    • Difficulty creating an oral care routine • Crest SpinBrush
    — Involve the whole family—brush together at the same
    time each day to create a good habit

    Gradeschoolers
    • Love of sweets
    — Give children healthy snack options, like carrots and
    other fresh vegetables, plain yogurt, and cheese
    • Stains from antibiotics
    — Speak to the pediatrician before any medication is
    prescribed

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