Development of teeth begins when your child is still in the womb.
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The foundation for baby teeth which is called as tooth buds is laid during pregnancy.
There are 20 milk teeth and 32 permanent teeth. Milk teeth usually erupt between 6 months and 2.5 years; and all permanent teeth except wisdom teeth erupt between 6 and 12 years.
When should my child first see a dentist?
First dental visit of your child should be “by his First birthday”.
This helps the parents discuss the methods how to care for an infant’s or toddler’s mouth, effects of oral habits including finger and thumb sucking, importance of diet and its association with oral health.
When should you really get worried?
Kids with no teeth by the age of 18 months should be taken to see a dentist.
Four to 15 months of age is the normal range for the appearance of the first tooth and the other teeth usually follow in a regular schedule. Delayed eruption of all teeth may be the result of a nutritional problem, such as rickets (Deficiency of Vitamin D), or a systemic condition, such as hypothyroidism (Low levels of Thyroid hormones) or in Premature babies.
Delayed tooth eruption that is not a part of broader problem isn’t a serious concern, but it may create a higher risk of dental problems later in life. A study of children who were genetically predisposed to late tooth eruption found their chances of needing orthodontic treatment (Braces) by 30 years old was 35% higher.
My baby is 1 day old and we have noticed that he has a tooth. Is it possible?
Very rarely, a baby is born with a tooth or two (Natal tooth), or develops a tooth in the first few weeks of life (Neonatal tooth).
Natal teeth are found in about one out of two thousand new born infants. These are often extra teeth, but this should be confirmed through X-ray before any attempt is made to remove them. Natal teeth may cause pain to the infant, poor feeding, and, if the baby is nursing, maternal discomfort arises. Natal teeth may also cause damage or even laceration of the tip of the newborn’s tongue due to strong sucking behavior.
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