Baby Exams

The primary teeth are already partly formed in the gums at the time of birth. However, they usually will not erupt until the child is between the ages of six and twelve months. By the time the child is three, they will have twenty primary teeth. These teeth play important roles in your child's health and development, facilitating clear speech and healthy eating and serving as placeholders for the permanent teeth that will eventually take their place. As such, the primary teeth need to be well cared for.

Tooth decay can occur in primary teeth just as easily as it can in permanent teeth due to exposure to sugars in formula and drinks. To keep the teeth in the best shape possible, avoid sugary drinks and foods, never give anything but water before bed, and visit us for infant dental exams.