The eruption of a
child’s first teeth. At birth a
child already has their first 20 teeth in their jawbones. The teeth normally begin to erupt around 6
months of age and all 20 primary teeth are often fully erupted by the age of
three. Primary (Baby) teeth are important
for three main reasons:
1)
Chewing
and eating to provide proper nutrition for growth
2)
Provide
space for the permanent teeth to erupt in correct positions
3)
Aid in the normal development of jaw bones and
muscles
When teething some children may experience sore or tender
gums. Rubbing a washcloth or clean
finger over the gums can be soothing for children. Contrary to popular belief, fever is not
associated with erupting teeth. If a
child would develop a high or persistent fever while teething it is important
to follow-up with their pediatrician.
The next blog will discuss oral hygiene for your child
and what to expect at the first dental visit.
Please contact our office with any questions and for your free infant
dental kit. We are located in
Bloomington near the College Mall, next to Goodwill.
-Dr. Matt
Matthew L. Rasche,
DDS, MSD, Southern Indiana Pediatric Dentistry, www.SiPediatricDentistry.com, (812) 333-KIDS
