Your child will begin getting their baby teeth during the first 6 to 12 months of their life. By age 6 or 7, they’ll begin to lose their first baby teeth and start getting their permanent teeth. Because of this, many people share the common misconception that dental health within the first few years is not that important, because “you are going to lose all your baby teeth anyway”. However, this could not be further from the truth.
While it is true your child will lose all their baby teeth, the last baby teeth are not lost until about age 11 or 12 years old. Taking good care of your child’s teeth is vital as they play a very important role in your child’s overall health. Good healthy teeth enable proper eating and chewing, and help maintain good nutrition. They allow for proper speech and pronunciation, and help guide the eruption of permanent teeth.
Schedule your child’s appointment with us today to meet our amazing dental team who will be delighted to provide the oral care that fits your child’s needs.
