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Adult teeth
Adult teeth are also called permanent or secondary teeth. When do permanent teeth start coming through (erupting)? Primary (baby) teeth are usually replaced by adult teeth between the ages of 6 and 12. By 12 years of age, most children should have a full set of permanent teeth, except for wisdom teeth. Teeth tend to…
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Cavity Prevention
While cavities in children are common, they’re also preventable. It’s important to take steps to prevent and treat tooth decay to avoid pain, loss of affected teeth, and a negative impact on your child’s growth, speech, and overall well-being and self-esteem. To help prevent cavities in children, experts recommend implementing the following tips. Daily Habits…
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Treatment
The goal of cavity treatment is to make sure any damage to the baby teeth or permanent teeth doesn’t get any worse. Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, general health, and the extent of the tooth decay. Treatment options include: Fluoride varnish: If the cavity has just started to form, your dentist may…
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Signs and Symptoms
Cavities can be tricky to catch, since there aren’t always noticeable symptoms that show up during the early stages of tooth decay. As the cavity continues to form, watch out for the following signs in your child: Pain White spots on teeth Dark spots on teeth Crying or fussiness Sensitivity to cold foods or drinks…
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Causes and Risk Factors
A cavity is a small hole in your tooth that occurs when the hard outer layer of the tooth, called the enamel, is damaged. Cavities form when bacteria and sugar in the mouth create an acid that eats away at the enamel. Because bacteria are naturally present in the mouth, anyone can get a cavity. Cavities…
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What to Do When Your Child Has a Cavity
Cavities, also called dental caries or tooth decay, are extremely common in children. They can develop in baby teeth or permanent teeth when bacteria in the mouth combines with the sugar from food, starting a process that eats away at the tooth’s outer layer. Cavities are often preventable with proper oral hygiene, a balanced diet, and regular…
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Not a Baby Anymore
By the age of 13, your child will have most of his permanent teeth; with the exception of his wisdom teeth, which erupt between the ages of 17 and 21. Impeccable oral hygiene is very important during your child’s tooth eruption and exfoliation stages. Remember to encourage your child to brush and floss twice a day, and keep up with…
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Age Ten to Twelve
After losing 17 baby teeth, your pre-teen should finally lose the remaining three baby teeth, between ages ten and twelve. The upper cuspid and the upper and lower primary molars are the last baby teeth your child will lose.
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Age Nine to Twelve
After a small break in tooth loss, the next baby teeth your child may lose are his upper and lower primary first molars. These baby teeth have been used to do most of the heavy chewing, of food such as meat and hard or raw vegetables. Because the second primary molar and the primary cuspid still…
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Age Seven to Eight
The lateral incisors are the next baby teeth your child may likely lose. The lateral incisors are located in between the central incisor and cuspid. Eating foods such as corn on the cob, chicken wings, and ribs become increasingly difficult. Again, offer a selection of foods that are easy to chew, in bite-sized pieces.
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