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Baby Teeth
A child's primary teeth, sometimes called "baby teeth," are as important as the permanent adult teeth. Primary teeth typically begin to appear when a baby is between age six months and one year. Primary teeth help children chew and speak. They also hold space in the jaws for permanent teeth that are developing under the gums. A dental visit to your Ottawa family dentist at an early age is the best way to start a good experience for life. Besides checking for tooth decay and other problems, the dentist can demonstrate how to clean the child's teeth properly and how to evaluate any adverse habits such as thumbsucking.
Teeth vary in size, shape and their location in the jaws. These differences enable teeth to work together to help you chew, speak and smile. They also help give your face its shape and form.
At birth people usually have 20 primary (baby) teeth, which often start erupting after six months of age. They are then shed at various times throughout childhood. Usually, by age 21, all 32 of the permanent teeth have erupted.
Primary Teeth Eruption Chart
Permanent Teeth Eruption Chart
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