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| Oral Health For Kids A Window to Your Child's Health We are born with two sets of teeth, primary or baby and secondary or permanent. Primary teeth begin to appear at about six to eight months. 20 teeth make a complete set and all are in by age three. The permanent teeth start to grow at about age six and all are present except the wisdom teeth between the ages of twelve to fourteen. Don’t ignore baby teeth because the baby teeth are responsible for guiding the permanent teeth into their proper place in the mouth. 32 is the number of permanent teeth including wisdom teeth. Few people however have room for all 32 teeth, which is why wisdom teeth may need to be removed. Some parents worry that their child’s teething is either too early or too late. There is absolutely no link between when the child’s teeth come in and how strong the teeth will be. Be sure to examine all of your baby’s teeth especially on the inside or the tongue side every two weeks for dull whiter spots or lines. These can be signs of nursing bottle decay. If a bottle is left in an infants mouth for a long period of time and it contains anything but water, decay can occur more rapidly. Sugar in the liquid mixes with bacteria in the dental plaque to form acids that attack tooth enamel. Each time your child drinks liquids containing sugar, acids attack the teeth for at least 20 minutes. When children are awake, their saliva tends to carry away the liquid. But during sleep the saliva flow decreases and these liquids pool around the child’s teeth for long periods bathing the teeth in acids. If your baby needs a bottle for comfort before falling asleep, fill the bottle with plain water. Regardless of your child's age, if you notice anything unusual in your baby’s mouth, seek dental care immediately.
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Gingivitis: The most common disease among kids in the world What is the most common disease in the world among kids? Polio? Cancer? Malnutrition? No, it's gingivitis which, is inflammation of the gums. An estimated 98 percent of all young people have some degree of gum inflammation. Existing gingivitis is intensified during the period of hormonal changes, although it is gradually reduced throughout the remainder of the teen years. Gingivitis results form the buildup of bacterial plaque on the tooth. The plaque serves as a breeding ground for multiplication of bacteria and their destructive byproducts, which eventually, through some complex changes, cause the gums to bleed. When gums bleed on brushing, it is a clear sign the gums are inflamed and that gingivitis is present.
Dental checklist for kids Birth to 6 months
6 to 12 months
12 to 36 months
As your child grows
A Quiz for parents
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