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… Continue reading Not a Baby Anymore

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.

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.

Age Six to Seven

Between the ages of six and seven, your child may lose his first tooth. The lower central incisors are usually the first teeth that are lost, followed by the upper central incisors. At this point, eating is slightly affected, although your child may prefer to do most of his chewing on the back teeth. Biting into hard… Continue reading Age Six to Seven