tooth growth in children

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        TOOTH GROWTH IN CHILDREN

Stages of Child Teeth Growth

Each child experiences a different period of tooth growth, some appear at an early age, some of their teeth appear later than other children. But even though it varies, in general the growth of children's teeth takes place in almost the same period. The following are the stages of tooth growth in children:

- Age 4 -6 Months

At this time, the baby's gums may swell and redness. This is due to the growth of the first tooth, usually starting with two incisors at the bottom.

- Age 8-10 Months

The upper incisors followed.

- Age 10-13 Months

Grow two teeth flanking the upper incisors.

- Age 13-14 Months

Two teeth next to the lower incisors grow.

- Age 14-16 Months

At this age, it is usually the first molars teeth on the top and bottom. If you notice the distance between incisors and molars, don't be surprised. Empty gums will be where the canines grow in the next phase.

- Age 16-23 Months

The upper canines grow, followed by the lower canines. In this phase, your child has been able to tear apart the food to be consumed.

- Age 23-33 Months

This phase is the last phase in the growth of children's milk teeth. Second or main molars grow in the upper and lower jaws.

- 2-3 Years Old

At this age, children generally already have 20 complete milk teeth, 10 teeth in the upper jaw and lower jaw each. This arrangement of milk teeth will last until the child reaches 6 or 7 years old.

4 Years Old

The growth of the child's jaw and facial bones will begin to appear at this age. This will cause space between milk teeth. It is this space that will give adult teeth the opportunity to grow.

- Age 6-7 Years Old

Toothless or dated teeth will be experienced by your child at this age. Dated milk teeth will be replaced by fixed teeth. After the child has fixed teeth, teach your child to be more disciplined in caring for his teeth so as to avoid tooth decay.