OK, so I know it is "All I want for CHRISTMAS...." but it is closer to Easter so I substituted. :)
Anyways, today we are learning about eruption patterns... for those MOMS and DADS who have little ones at home. A common concern or question parents have is about when to expect their kids first teeth and when do they start to fall out. So I have pasted eruption patterns of first, the "baby teeth" aka milk teeth,primary teeth, deciduous teeth, then the permanent teeth eruption pattern . This shows teeth when they start to erupt but keep in mind every child is different and sometimes may get theirs early or later than others. If you have a concern, ask your dental professional. Sometimes you may want to have a space maintainer placed to allow room for the incoming permanent tooth to come in that may prevent braces in the future or less time in braces. Also when it comes to wisdom teeth, its a crap shoot. Some people get them, some people don't, and some may only have one or two or three wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are the wild card of teeth. They come in all different sizes from tiny to large and some people may have room enough for them to grow in but most don't. (to be frank, it is much easier to keep clean and prevent any further decay, if you have them taken out ...if that is the option. I mean, think about it, isn't it hard enough to floss those second molars. Can you imagine a third set and trying to get that toothbrush head back there, gee whiz!)
Children will have 20 teeth usually by age twelve if not sooner. Don't freak out if there is spacing this is good, it allows room for the permanent teeth to come in. (baby teeth act like a guide,kindof, to the permanent teeth so if their close together it is a good indicator the permanent teeth might be crowded and need braces in the future.)
Adults- if all four wisdom teeth are present you will have 32!yikes, that's alot of teeth (not including exceptions)
Exceptions to the rule...Some people may have congenitally missing teeth or the opposite; they may even have extra teeth.
Tip: Always speak well about the dentist to your child(well, in general is not a bad idea either:). Don't use fear to instill good brushing habits, such as" Do you want the dentist to pull your teeth out? You better brush your teeth, then." Although, your intentions may be good this instills fear of the dentist and will make it harder for the child to trust the dentist when in the chair,or to even get them there. INSTEAD, bring them to your cleaning appointment and let them watch as the hygienist or dentist cleans their teeth. They will usually explain it to your child so they can understand. Set up their first visit around two or three years of age if not sooner. The first visit will be a ride in the chair and "counting teeth" (exam) and a polish if possible, to help them get comfortable and excited to visit the dentist. Most dental offices have a treasure box for them to choose a toy after they are all done.
Movies to avoid prior weeks coming up to your dental visit : Finding Nemo, Little Shop of Horrors ... If you have any more please feel free to comment ...
Stay tuned for more helpful parenting dental tips...
Below is a fun link for your kids to learn and play about teeth
http://www.adha.org/kidstuff/links.htm
Anyways, today we are learning about eruption patterns... for those MOMS and DADS who have little ones at home. A common concern or question parents have is about when to expect their kids first teeth and when do they start to fall out. So I have pasted eruption patterns of first, the "baby teeth" aka milk teeth,primary teeth, deciduous teeth, then the permanent teeth eruption pattern . This shows teeth when they start to erupt but keep in mind every child is different and sometimes may get theirs early or later than others. If you have a concern, ask your dental professional. Sometimes you may want to have a space maintainer placed to allow room for the incoming permanent tooth to come in that may prevent braces in the future or less time in braces. Also when it comes to wisdom teeth, its a crap shoot. Some people get them, some people don't, and some may only have one or two or three wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are the wild card of teeth. They come in all different sizes from tiny to large and some people may have room enough for them to grow in but most don't. (to be frank, it is much easier to keep clean and prevent any further decay, if you have them taken out ...if that is the option. I mean, think about it, isn't it hard enough to floss those second molars. Can you imagine a third set and trying to get that toothbrush head back there, gee whiz!)
Children will have 20 teeth usually by age twelve if not sooner. Don't freak out if there is spacing this is good, it allows room for the permanent teeth to come in. (baby teeth act like a guide,kindof, to the permanent teeth so if their close together it is a good indicator the permanent teeth might be crowded and need braces in the future.)
Adults- if all four wisdom teeth are present you will have 32!yikes, that's alot of teeth (not including exceptions)
Exceptions to the rule...Some people may have congenitally missing teeth or the opposite; they may even have extra teeth.
Tip: Always speak well about the dentist to your child(well, in general is not a bad idea either:). Don't use fear to instill good brushing habits, such as" Do you want the dentist to pull your teeth out? You better brush your teeth, then." Although, your intentions may be good this instills fear of the dentist and will make it harder for the child to trust the dentist when in the chair,or to even get them there. INSTEAD, bring them to your cleaning appointment and let them watch as the hygienist or dentist cleans their teeth. They will usually explain it to your child so they can understand. Set up their first visit around two or three years of age if not sooner. The first visit will be a ride in the chair and "counting teeth" (exam) and a polish if possible, to help them get comfortable and excited to visit the dentist. Most dental offices have a treasure box for them to choose a toy after they are all done.
Movies to avoid prior weeks coming up to your dental visit : Finding Nemo, Little Shop of Horrors ... If you have any more please feel free to comment ...
Stay tuned for more helpful parenting dental tips...
Below is a fun link for your kids to learn and play about teeth
http://www.adha.org/kidstuff/links.htm
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory...egads that scene with the poor kid with the head gear on is gruesome!
ReplyDeleteSo let's review here, pretty much everyone has teeth and after that, well some have more or less! You crack me up, but all good info to know, especially as I was just talking to a young mom about her kid's teeth popping in just now! I'll send her over.
Now a question: What about the infamous "Shark Teeth"? What to do? What to do? As a mom are we supposed to just let them be until the poor child gets beat up in Jr. High, or get the Shark Tooth pulled asap? I fear I may have goofed on that one. Help me Obi Wan Kenobi! You're my only hope!
Pretty much... that's correct. If your kid/kids haven't got their teeth in the time frame suggested, it doesn't hurt to get them checked. The only way to tell if they are congenitally missing is to take an x-ray. With that we can see the buds forming of the teeth and where they are at. Sometimes they need a little guiding if they are not aligned correctly...
ReplyDeleteAs for shark teeth, those are always fun :) Same recommendation if you have concerns see your dentist.Sometimes the adult teeth will not be aligned correctly to help get rid of those baby teeth so the doctor may want to help out so that toothfairy can come. As for soothing your kids self esteem most don't mind after seeing the movie "shark boy ".
I'm a nursing student and I've been searching for these teeth illustrations for days. Thanks for posting!
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