Your Child's Teeth - North York Children's Dentistry

Let's start by dispelling a myth!

If you are under the misconception that a child's primary or 'baby teeth' are unimportant because they are "just going to fall out anyways", it's time to change your belief!

Primary teeth hold an important place in a person's development into adulthood ...literally.

In addition to chewing, primary teeth are integral as place holders and spacers for adult teeth. They are important in speech development, oral and physical health, and let's not forget self-confidence. Ensuring that primary teeth erupt around a normal and healthy development schedule is important for developing a healthy adult mouth and a beautiful smile.

A general timeline for children's teeth to erupt is as follows:

• Six to Nine Months of age
  Lower Central Incisor (front teeth)
• Eight to Ten Months of age
  Upper Central and Lateral Incisor (front teeth)
• Fifteen to Twenty-one Months
  Lower Lateral Incisor
  Cuspids (canine teeth)
  First Molar Upper First Molar
• Sixteen to Twenty Months
  Upper Cuspids (Canine teeth)
• Twenty to Twenty-Four Months
  Upper and Lower Second Molar

For more information on how to take care of your child's first teeth, contact our children's dentist at our North York dental office today!