by Cawthra Dental | May 3, 2021 | mississauga dentist
If you’ve wondered how important baby teeth are (they just fall out anyway, right?), you aren’t alone. Many people are unaware of the importance of maintaining healthy baby teeth until it’s time for the adult teeth to erupt. Baby teeth are vital for a child’s...
by Cawthra Dental | Nov 2, 2020 | dentist, mississauga dentist
Baby teeth follow a general schedule for eruption (coming in) and exfoliation (coming out.) This eruption pattern varies from child to child to a certain extent within a normal limit. When Do Baby Teeth Erupt and Fall Out? You can expect your baby to start teething...
by Cawthra Dental | Aug 28, 2019 | dentist
They Aid in Chewing, Biting, Talking and SmilingBaby teeth, most importantly, are used for everyday function. A full set of baby teeth are an essential component in biting and chewing, in forming the correct sounds for speech, and for confidence in smiling. If a baby...
by Cawthra Dental | Jun 22, 2019 | dentist
The first baby teeth to erupt in your child’s mouth are the lower front two teeth, which will erupt around 6-10 months old. As soon as your child has a tooth, it is essential to use a toothbrush to keep it free of bacteria. Before teeth erupt, you can use a damp cloth...
by Cawthra Dental | Feb 21, 2019 | dentist
What are baby teeth?Baby teeth or “Primary teeth” are the first set of teeth a child develops. A complete primary dentition is made up of 20 teeth. All of these 20 teeth will eventually be lost and replaced by the adult or, permanent teeth.Why are baby teeth...
