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Every Granbury parent remembers seeing their baby’s first teeth emerge, watching the rest pop up, and finally cheering as their child loses their first baby tooth, all in the blink of an eye! In fact, baby teeth come and go so quickly that some people are led believe they don’t have an impact on a child’s dental health later in life. Dr. Buske want you to know that that couldn’t be further from the truth! At Granbury Dental Center, we are committed to giving our community access to reliable information on dental care, so here are the facts about why baby teeth matter. Feel free to give us a call with any questions.
A Guide to Baby Teeth
Baby teeth, also known as deciduous, primary, milk, or lacteal teeth, are a set of 20 teeth that will be in your child’s mouth for most of their childhood. Although baby teeth usually emerge at around 6 months, they begin forming in the womb as early as 16 weeks. By age 3, all Granbury children should have all 20 of their baby teeth. By age 13, all their permanent teeth (except for wisdom teeth) will have come in.
Why Baby Teeth Matter
Your child’s primary teeth play a crucial role in their life. They may only be around for the first few years, but they set the stage for dental health and proper development in the future. Here’s what Dr. Buske would like every Granbury parent to know about primary teeth:
Taking Care of Baby Teeth
The best way to ensure life-long dental health is to teach your kids about dental hygiene with consistent, but fun routines. Brush their teeth twice a day and floss them at least once a day. Most importantly, make sure to visit Dr. Buske when your baby’s first teeth emerge, and then twice a year after that for regular checkups and cleanings. At Granbury Dental Center, we love to help Granbury families maintain great oral health, so please give us a call if you have any questions.
Sources
http://www.uichildrens.org/importance-of-baby-teeth/
http://www.dentalassociates.com/pediatric-dentistry/importance-baby-teeth/
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