What Is The Order For My Child’s Baby Teeth To Come In?

November 14, 2024November 13, 2024 ~ kidstoothhotline

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You know your baby is going to get their teeth soon. You’re sad to see their adorable toothless grin go, but you’re anxiously awaiting that first pearly white tooth.

Everyone is telling you when baby teeth come in, and how long they take. But no one has mentioned the order baby teeth come in, or if there even is an order.

Well, yes there is a typical sequence for the way baby teeth come in (aka tooth eruption).

Today we’re talking about the usual order baby teeth (aka primary teeth) erupt into a baby’s mouth, and what happens if teeth come in out of order.

What Is The Order Baby Teeth Usually Come In?

Your baby’s teeth have been forming during your pregnancy. When your baby is born they have all their baby teeth under their gums. With their teeth waiting to come into their mouth at the right time.

Teeth Coming In — **Yes, Teeth Are Coming In**

The Typical Pattern For Baby Tooth Eruption

Baby teeth tend to erupt in pairs. So the tooth on the right will come in around the same time as their partner on the left.

Central Incisor

These are the front teeth. These teeth are thin and flat. When your baby is on solid food, they help them bite into their food. There are 4 incisors, 2 lower and 2 upper.

Lower Central Incisors come in between 4-9 months of age.
Upper Central Incisors erupt between 8-12 months of age.

Lateral Incisor

Each of these teeth comes in to the right and left of your baby’s central incisors. There are 4 lateral incisors, 2 lower and 2 upper.

Lower Lateral Incisors erupt between 10-16 months of age.
Upper Lateral Incisors come in between 9-13 months of age.

Canine (aka Cuspid)

Each canine comes in behind the lateral incisors. These teeth have the pointed edge and help to tear into food. There are 4 canines, 2 lower and 2 upper.

Lower Canines come in between 17-23 months of age.
Upper Canines erupt between 16-22 months of age.

Molars

Molars are the largest teeth in the mouth. They have large flat biting surfaces that help to chew and grind food. There are 8 molars.

First Molars come in behind the canine teeth. There are 4 first molars, 2 lower and 2 upper.

Lower First Molars erupt between 14-18 months of age.
Upper First Molars come in between 13-19 months of age.

Second Molars come in behind the first molars. There are 4 second molars, 2 lower and 2 upper. These teeth are the furthest back in the mouth.

Lower Second Molars come in between 23-31 months of age.
Upper Second Molars come in between 25-33 months of age.

What Is The Time Line For Baby Teeth To Come In?

Typically the first baby teeth to come through the gums are the bottom front central incisors. These teeth come in when baby’s are around 4-9 months old.

The usual order for baby teeth to erupt is~

Lower Central Incisors 4-9 months
Upper Central Incisors 8-12 months
Upper Lateral Incisors 9-13 months
Lower Lateral Incisor 10-16 months
Upper First Molars 13-19 months
Lower First Molars 14-18 months
Upper Canines 16-22 months
Lower Canines 17-23 months
Lower Second Molar 23-31 months
Upper Second Molars 25-33 months

Showing Off My Pretty Teeth — **All My Teeth Are In**

How Many Baby Teeth Should My Child Have?

Between 25-33 months of age, the upper second molars erupt. By their 3rd birthday your toddler should have a full set of 20 primary teeth.

What If Baby Teeth Come In Out Of Order?

Children’s teeth are just like they are, lots of variety. While there is a typical time line for baby teeth to come in there is also variability in the process.

There may be no cause to worry if your baby’s teeth don’t come in the same order as their sibling’s, cousin’s or your friend’s baby.

Maybe their upper central incisors come in before their lower ones. Or, maybe the lower canine comes in before the upper first molars.

The exact order the teeth come in doesn’t matter. What matters is that the teeth come in and your child has their full set of 20 baby teeth by about their third birthday.

**My Sister And I Have The Same Teeth But They Came In In A Different Order**

My Teeth Came In Different Times Than My Brother's Teeth — **My Sister And I Have The Same Teeth But They Came In In A Different Order**

Did You Know?

3 Tips to know about baby teeth~

Girls get their baby teeth earlier than boys.
Baby teeth are called milk teeth because they are whiter than adult teeth.
You can start brushing your chid’s baby teeth when they first start to come in, and floss their teeth when 2 teeth are touching.

What To Remember

Your baby’s first teeth are an important milestone in their growth. Baby teeth have an impact on your child’s facial development, their bite and how they chew their food.

The average age for a baby’s first tooth come into their mouth is between 4 and 9 months old. You can expect to see 2-4 new teeth come in every 3-4 months.

Teeth come in starting with the front central incisors, followed by the lateral incisors, canines, first molars and second molars.

When teeth come in, the bottom and top teeth typically alternate in terms of appearance.

Sometimes teeth come in out of sequence, and that’s okay, as long as they come in and they are healthy.

Do you remember which baby tooth was the first one your child had come into their mouth? It’s okay if you don’t, this isn’t a test. Which was the last baby tooth that came in? Did your child follow the typical tooth path or did they forge their own? Tell us, We’d really like to know! Send us an email at kidstoothhotline@proton.me Like Us and Chat with us on Facebook

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1 Year Old With No Teeth, Where Are The Teeth?

November 7, 2024November 6, 2024 ~ kidstoothhotline

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Like most childhood milestones teeth are variable. The age when a baby gets their teeth differs from child to child.

There are some infants who are born with teeth. Then there are 1 year olds who have yet to get any teeth.

When you’re out and about you’re noticing other children your baby’s or toddler’s or pre-schooler’s age who already have teeth or are getting teeth.

You’re wondering why at 1 year old your child doesn’t have any teeth yet?

Today we’re talking about possible causes of delayed baby teeth, also known as delayed tooth eruption.

When Do Babies Start To Get Their Teeth?

There is no one set “normal” expected age for when teeth start to come into a baby’s mouth. It is a really wide range of time. Some babies may be born with teeth and some may not get a tooth until they’re 1 year old.

However, most babies get their first tooth when they are between 4 and 9 months old.

At What Age Is A Baby Considered To Have Delayed Tooth Eruption?

If a child does not have any teeth by the time they are 12-18 months old, it is time for them to see a pediatric dentist.

It is important to examine their mouth and try to determine the reason teeth have not come in yet, and what to do next.

I'm 1 So Where Are My Teeth? — **I’m 1 So Where Are My Teeth?**

I'm 2 Where Are My Teeth? — **I’m 1 So Where Are My Teeth?**

What Causes Delayed Tooth Eruption?

For some children who haven’t gotten their baby teeth yet, it can come down any one of a number of factors ~

Genetics
Failure To Thrive or Under Nutrition
Fibrosis (thick gums)
Systemic Diseases
Premature Birth or Low Birth Weight

Genetics

Genes for teeth are passed down just like hair color, eye color, and height.

If your child doesn’t have teeth yet, ask other family members how old they were or their children were when they started getting their teeth.

There are also some genetic conditions, such as Down’s Syndrome, which cause delays in tooth eruption.

Systemic Disease

There are some developmental delays, diseases, and syndromes which are associated with delayed tooth eruption.

Some include ~

Apert Syndrome
Hypopituitarism
Vitamin D Resistant Rickets
Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy

Premature Birth, Low Birth Weight, Failure To Thrive

Baby teeth begin forming during your pregnancy and are almost fully formed in time for a full term birth, and ready to start coming into their mouth in the next 4 to 9 months.

Tooth development slows down and delays tooth eruption for baby’s born premature, were low birth weight, and/or failure to thrive.

Under Nutrition, Malnutrition, Vitamin Deficiencies

Poor nutrition with inadequate intake of vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc, adversely affect tooth development and eruption.

Is Delayed Tooth Eruption Serious?

For most children baby teeth coming in late isn’t a concern. For some other children there can be unknown issues.

It’s always best to talk with your pediatrician and pediatric dentist about why no teeth have come through your child’s gums.

What To Remember

Children’s teeth are just like they are, lots of variety.

While there is a general time line for baby teeth to come in, there is a lot of variability in the process.

For most baby teeth coming in late shouldn’t be a concern. However, for some children there could be underlying issues.

If your child’s baby teeth aren’t coming in as you’d expect and they are 12 months old there could be several reasons. Knowing these possible causes can help you take the appropriate steps.

Why Does My Brother Have Teeth And I Don't? — **Why Does My Brother Have Teeth And I Don’t?**

No Teeth Yet — **Why Does My Brother Have Teeth And I Don’t?**

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**When Will Our Children Get Their Teeth?**

I'm Calling The Toothfairy To Find Out Where My Teeth Are — **When Will Our Children Get Their Teeth?**

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Two Holidays In One Week ~ Celebrating Halloween and National Brush Day

October 31, 2024October 30, 2024 ~ kidstoothhotline

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Halloween is finally here!

For the children it’s all about the excitement. The thrill of dressing up in their costumes to go out trick-or-treating to collect candy and trinkets from friends and neighbors.

For you it’s how to manage the sweets while keeping your child’s teeth healthy. Part of you is saying for them to have fun and enjoy some candy. Then you’re also thinking about keeping their teeth healthy.

So how do you keep candy and toothbrushing realistic while allowing your child to have a delightful time?

5 Tooth Friendly Tips For A Happy Halloween And For The Days After

When you get home from trick or treating sit down at the table with your child and sort and check treats as you go through their treat bag with them. Help your child pick the healthiest choices. Allow them to eat these choices within a specific period of time in the kitchen rather than continually snacking throughout the day. By doing this you’re done and everyone is happy. Remember to keep candy out of their bedroom.
Water is your friend. Drink water to help wash away any gooey chewy candy that’s stuck in their teeth. Water is really good for you and your teeth.
Sticky and hard candies stay in their mouths for a long time. It’s a good idea to stay away from taffy, dried fruits, caramels, and other chewy, sticky candy. Select less sticky and less sour goodies like pretzels, sugar free gum and chocolate. Chocolate without any mix-ins is great because it slides off and there’s nothing to get stuck in their teeth.
Brush the candy away. After trick or treating it’s important to make sure to floss and brush your child’s teeth. It takes 2 minutes of brushing to clean away all the candy and flossing to remove what has gotten in between their teeth. Keeping up with your flossing and brushing routine is important every day and reinforces consistency.
Don’t allow the Halloween candy stash to be a substitute for healthy snacks. Cheese, yogurt, peanut butter, celery, carrot sticks, apple slices are great options.

Having Fun Making My Children's Halloween Snacks — **A Small Treat Gives A Big Smile**

What Is National Brush Day?

Each year we celebrate National Brush Day on November 1st.

The legend goes, that to make up for those extra sweet indulgences on Halloween we celebrate today to help your healthy toothbrushing routine.

How Do We Celebrate?

On this day it’s being mindful of how important brushing your child’s teeth for 2 minutes 2x’s a day is for everyone. Brushing is actually fun when you do it together and watching videos to make sure you get into all those tooth nooks and crannies.

Some ways to celebrate ~

Brushing and flossing #2min2x (www.2min2x.org)
Choose your family toothbrushing song or make up your own song
Have a family brushing contest
Select your favorite toothpaste flavor of the week
Smile and always make brushing fun

When Do We Brush?

Brushing for 2 minutes in the morning after breakfast and for 2 minutes before bed (and after flossing) is a great way to healthy teeth and gums.

How Often Do We Brush?

Twice a day every day. That’s 7days a week/365 days a year. Yes, even on school days, holidays, vacations and weekends.

What Do We Need?

You’ll need 3 things, a soft bristle toothbrush (age appropriate size), a dab will do ya size of toothpaste (fluoride preferred), and a flosser.

What Comes Next?

Remember to floss first. Flossing first allows you to take out all the yucky stuff that gets caught in-between your child’s teeth (there’s always stuff) and then you brush all that away at once.

If you floss second, then you’ll have to brush again to take the
in-between teeth stuff away.

When Should We Start?

National Brush Day is a great day to start. This way it will always be your anniversary for good oral health!

Daddy's Going To Brush My Teeth — **I Always Brush My Teeth Twice A Day**

What To Remember

Halloween is a thrilling time for parents and children. It’s a treat for parents to see their child’s enthusiasm about dressing up and for children to comb through scary decorations for their rewarding sweet treats.

Upon returning home with your child’s over flowing stash of goodies, take this opportunity to share lessons for making healthy choices and also to reinforce good dental habits.

You can continue all this enthusiasm on November 1st. November 1st is National Brush Day. Celebrate with brushing and flossing #2min2x, choose your family toothbrushing song, have a family brushing competition, select your favorite toothpaste flavor of the week; and always make brushing fun.

**Today Is The Day For A New Toothbrush And A New Toothpaste Flavor, Can You Guess The Flavor?**

Happy Halloween — **Today Is The Day For A New Toothbrush And A New Toothpaste Flavor, Can You Guess The Flavor?**

Have A Spooktacular Halloween! and remember to Lift Your Toothbrush For National Brush Day!

Tell us ~Are you having a Halloween Bash or going out Trick-or-Treating? What costume is your child looking forward to wearing? Which is your most memorable costume? Share your favorite toothbrushing song with us. What is your family’s toothpaste flavor this week? If you could create your own toothpaste flavor, what would it be? We’d really like to know! Send us an email at kidstoothhotline@proton.me. Like us or Chat with us on Facebook.

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Wondering Which Halloween Treats Are Best For Your Child’s Teeth?

October 24, 2024October 23, 2024 ~ kidstoothhotline

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Halloween is almost here. This is the sweet time of year when children enjoy dressing up in their favorite costume, going out trick-or-treating as they collect candy and treats from friends and neighbors.

Leading up to Halloween, everywhere you look there’s chocolates and sugary treats ready to tempt your eager trick or treaters.

So, how do you keep treats reasonable while enjoying your family’s fun Halloween trick-or treating?

Tasty And Fun Halloween Treats

Whether it’s your annual Halloween monster mash, a gathering of your ghosts and goblins, appetizers to go with a witch’s brew or a pre trick-or-treat treat, no Halloween bash is complete without some scary snacks.

Try our top treats you can prepare with your child and your child will love this Halloween~

Chocolate Dipped Orange Pumpkins

Peel mandarin oranges and separate the individual wedges. Dip the orange wedges into melted chocolate, place on a parchment lined sheet pan and chill in the refrigerator until firm. A bite sized black and orange treat just right for the season.

Spider Bites

Fun and easy to prepare. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in a bowl then add pretzel sticks. Arrange the pretzel sticks in the shape of a spider on a parchment lined sheet pan, place in the refrigerator or freezer until firm.

Mummy Pizza

Whether you choose pizza dough, english muﬃns, pita, or a tortilla as your base, cover with your favorite tomato sauce and criss-cross slices of mozzarella cheese (or your child’s favorite cheese). Slice green or black olives to make the eyes. Bake until fully cooked.

Apple Monster Mouth

Quarter an apple (red or green is your choice) and remove the core from each quarter. On the side where you removed the core, slice the apple part way through and spread with your favorite nut butter. Place a slice of strawberry, peach, or red plum onto of the nut butter to create the “tongue”. For the teeth place any nut of your choice into the apple above the through the nut butter. Melt chocolate chips and place a dab of melted chocolate on the bottom of 2 chocolate chips to create the eyes.

Pumpkin Hummus With Broomsticks

Fill a festive bowl with your favorite hummus. Run the back of a spoon through the hummus to create the look of a pumpkin. Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks, pepper slices or cucumber slices.

Jack-O-Lantern Peppers With Witch Dip And Vegetable Broomsticks

Remove the stem and seeds from a bell pepper. Make cut outs in the pepper for the eyes, nose and mouth. Fill one pepper with your family’s favorite dip or dressing. Fill another pepper with pepper slices, carrot sticks, broccoli pieces, cucumber slices, carrot sticks or pretzels. A colorful, festive, fun way to encourage your child to eat their veggies.

Witch’s Broomsticks

These are fun, yummy and festive. Choose 2 of your family’s favorite cheese sticks. Cut each cheese stick to resemble the bristles of a broom. Place two cheese sticks around a pretzel stick or pretzel rod and tie together with a chive or use a vegetable peeler to create thin carrot ribbons to tie the broom together.

**Sharing Our Halloween Treats With You**

Making Our Halloween Pizza Our Way — **Sharing Our Halloween Treats With You**

Better Candy Options

When it needs to be candy ~

Dark Chocolate

Choose dark chocolate treats like chocolate bars over sticky, gummy candy. Chocolate melts off the teeth and has anti-oxidants which are good for children.

Sugar-Free Gum

Sugar-free gum contains xylitol, stimulates saliva, neutralizes acids in the mouth, and helps wash away food particles all of which help keep teeth healthy.

Sugar-Free Candy

Sugar-free candy contains xylitol, helps increase the flow of saliva, neutralizes acids in the mouth, and helps wash away food particles which help teeth stay healthy.

Top 3 Candy No-No’s

Part of Halloween fun is indulging. However some candies should be on the no candy list~

Gummy And Sticky Candies

Gummy and sticky candies stay stuck to the teeth which is difficult to brush off.

Hard Candies

Hard candies are so hard that they can cause a child to chip or break a tooth by biting into or chewing on them. Since these candies stay in their mouth for such a long time there is more time for the sugar to stick to their teeth.

Sour Candies

Sour candies taste so sourly good because they are acidic which makes their saliva more acidic and weakens tooth enamel.

**Sticky Gummy Worms Look Great On A Plate Not So Much On My Teeth**

What's in Your Pumpkin? — **Sticky Gummy Worms Look Great On A Plate Not So Much On My Teeth**

Non-Food Goodies Are A Good Choice

When given a choice select children’s play favorites such as ~

Glow sticks
Spider rings
Vampire fangs
Pencils
Bubbles
Bouncy balls
Finger puppets
Whistles
Stickers
Stencils
Rubik’s cube
Yo-yo’s

Halloween is every child’s dream. It’s the holiday of costumes and candy and more candy and even more candy. With all the joy trick-or treating brings, we don’t want to crush their excitement. So be the cool parent and the Halloween Hero, and wonder no more about which Halloween treats are best for your child’s teeth.

Does your family like to trick or do you like the treats? Are you doing a family costume theme or does everyone choose their own? What are your children’s all time must have no way it will ever change favorite Halloween treats? Where does your child like to keep their candy stash and how did you find it? Tell us, We’d really like to know! Email us at kidstoothhotline@proton.me Like Us and Chat with us on Facebook

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How Many Teeth Does A Child Have?

October 17, 2024October 16, 2024 ~ kidstoothhotline ~ 1 Comment

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**I May Be 1 But, How Many Teeth Do You Think I Have?**

It’s an exciting time, your baby is getting their teeth. Their first pearly white teeth are so adorable.

You’re noticing that teeth are coming in, but how many teeth is a child supposed to have?

Is the number of baby teeth the same as the number of adult teeth? How many teeth is that?

Today we’re breaking down the basics on exactly how many baby teeth and how many adult teeth a child is supposed to have.

How Many Sets Of Teeth Do Children Have?

Children have 2 sets of teeth.

First Set Of Teeth

Their first set of teeth are their baby teeth. Baby teeth are also called primary or deciduous teeth.

Baby teeth begin developing in your baby’s jaws during your pregnancy and continue until just after they are born.

Second Set Of Teeth

A child’s second set of teeth is their adult teeth. Adult teeth are also called permanent teeth.

Adult teeth begin developing around birth. Wisdom teeth (aka third molars) are the last teeth to develop, which is around 8 to 12 years of age.

Baby Teeth

Baby teeth come into a child’s mouth when they are between 4 and 9 months of age, with the average being when a baby is 6 months old.

The timing and order of baby teeth coming into a child’s mouth (aka tooth eruption) is variable.

Most children by the time they are 3 years old have all of their 20 baby teeth.

20 baby teeth means that they have 10 top teeth and 10 bottom teeth.

What Are The Different Types Of Baby Teeth?

The front teeth are the incisors. These teeth help with biting into food and with speech. There are 4 top and 4 bottom incisors.
Next to the incisors are the canines. These are the pointy teeth. There are 2 top canines and 2 bottom canines.
The teeth behind the canines are the molars. Molars help with chewing. There are 4 top and 4 bottom molars.

So 8 incisors, 4 canines, and 8 molars make up the 20 baby teeth.

**Mommy, Do I have As Many Teeth As My Brother?**

Showing Off My 4 Front Teeth — **Mommy, Do I have As Many Teeth As My Brother?**

Adult Teeth

Around the time a child is 4 1/2 to 7 years old their baby incisors begin to get loose and they also have new teeth coming in behind their baby molars.

When their baby incisors are lost (aka exfoliate), they are replaced with their adult incisors.

Losing baby teeth and having new teeth come in typically continues until a child is 12 to 14 years old.

During this time the adult teeth are gradually replacing the baby canines and baby molars with adult canines and premolars.

School age children as well as tweens and teens also have adult teeth coming in behind their baby molars which are their new adult molars. These new molars do not replace baby teeth. The 6 year old molars come in first, and then the 12 year old molars.

So 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, and 8 molars make up their 28 teeth.

What Are The Different Types Of Adult Teeth?

Incisors Like with baby teeth, the front adult teeth are the incisors. There are the 4 top and 4 bottom incisors. These teeth are to help with biting into food and with speech.
Canines Behind the incisors are the canines. They are more pointy than baby canines. There are 2 top and 2 bottom canines. They also help with biting into food.
Premolars Premolars come into the mouth behind the canines and replace the baby molars. They are also called bicuspids. There are 4 top and 4 bottom premolars. These teeth help in chewing food.
Molars Molars are the teeth behind the premolars. Adult molars do not replace any baby teeth. They are the teeth that come in all the way in the back behind all the other teeth. Molars have flat and broad biting surfaces which help in grinding food while chewing.

What About Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth (aka third molars) usually develop when a child is between 8 and 12 years old.

Typically you think about having 4 wisdom teeth. But that isn’t always the case. While lots of children develop 4 wisdom teeth, sometimes 1, 2, 3 or even all 4 teeth don’t develop.

Loving My Teen Smile-26 Teeth And Counting — **Rocking My Tooth Chart**

How Many Teeth Does?

The number of teeth depends on the child. Each child’s tooth pattern is different. Every child loses teeth and gets teeth at their own rate.

A 1 year old can have? Most 1 year olds should have between 2 and 6 teeth. Some can have 8 teeth, while other babies have none.

A 4 year old can have? Most 4 years olds should have all 20 of their 20 baby teeth.

An 8 year old can have? Most 8 year olds should have about 16 to 20 teeth, a combination of baby teeth and adult teeth.

A 15 year old can have? Most 15 year olds should have about 24 to 28 teeth. Some may have all adult teeth, while other’s can have a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth.

Tooth Count

Baby teeth total is 20

Adult teeth total is 28

Wisdom teeth—
All 4 wisdom teeth develop, tooth total is 32 teeth
3 wisdom teeth develop, tooth total is 31 teeth
2 wisdom teeth develop, tooth total is 30 teeth
1 wisdom tooth develops, tooth total is 29 teeth
0 wisdom teeth develop, tooth total is 28 teeth

What To Remember

When your toddler has all their baby teeth they’ll have 20 teeth. 10 teeth on the top and 10 teeth on the bottom. The front teeth are their incisors, next are the pointy teeth called the canines, and behind those are the large squarish-rectangular teeth called the molars. So in all they’ll have 8 incisors, 4 canines, and 8 molars.

When your tween and teen has their adult teeth (not counting wisdom teeth) they’ll have 28 teeth. The adult teeth count of 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, and 8 molars make up their 28 teeth. Including wisdom teeth the tooth count is up to 32.

Why Don't I Have As Many Teeth As My Friends? — **Why Don’t I Have As Many Teeth As My Friends?**

Loving My New Teeth — **Why Don’t I Have As Many Teeth As My Friends?**

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Why Are My Toddler’s Gums Bleeding? Causes & Solutions

October 3, 2024October 2, 2024 ~ kidstoothhotline

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High 5, My Mom Is Taing Extra Special Care of My Mouth — **High 5, My Mommy Is Taking Extra Special Care of My Mouth**

You’ve seen your gums bleed when you brush your own teeth, and don’t think twice about it. After all don’t everyone’s gums bleed?

Then you notice when you brush your toddler’s teeth their gums also bleed. Sure you’ve missed a few brushings but why would their gums bleed? Now when you look at their gums they don’t look so good.

Your toddler’s gums bleeding isn’t something you want to overlook.

Today we’re breaking down the basics for you to understand why this is happening, how to treat it, and how to prevent bleeding gums for your toddler.

Is It Normal For A Toddler’s Gums To Bleed?

In a word, No.

If you notice your child’s gums are bleeding when you’re brushing their teeth this is something to pay attention to.

It’s important to check and see if their gums are red, swollen, or tender. This is something to talk about with your pediatrician or pediatric dentist.

We're Sad Ever Since Our Gums Started Bleeding And Hurting — **We’re Sad Ever Since Our Gums Started Bleeding And Hurting**

My Mommy And Daddy Make Sure My Gums Are As Healthy As I Am Adorable — **We’re Sad Ever Since Our Gums Started Bleeding And Hurting**

What Causes Bleeding Gums For Toddlers?

There are a few reasons why you toddler’s gums are bleeding ~

Plaque – Plaque is a film that forms everyday on their teeth from eating and drinking. With regular twice daily brushing and nightly flossing the plaque accumulation can be controlled.
When the plaque is left to sit on your toddler’s new teeth it also
attaches onto gums and makes the gums red, swollen and tender
so they bleed when you do brush.
Mouth Breathing – Children who suffer with allergies, chronic nasal congestion, or enlarged tonsils become mouth breathers. When toddlers breathe through their mouth, their gums are exposed to the air which causes their gums to become dry, red, swollen and irritated; so when you brush their teeth their gums bleed.
If your child is having a hard time breathing through their nose this is something to discuss with your pediatrician or pediatric dentist.
Toothbrush – A soft bristle toothbrush is the way to go as it allows for a kinder, gentler, more effective toothbrushing. It’s also important to make sure that the toothbrush is the correct size to fit their mouth so you can brush all around their mouth easily.
Daily Routine – Sometimes children are fussy and you just want to put them to bed, even if it means not brushing their teeth. While this may happen on a rare occasion, it’s best not to let this become the usual. If this does happen more often than not, plaque continues to accumulate on top of plaque which leads to bleeding gums and tooth decay (aka cavities).

**My Mommy Makes Sure She Keeps My Gums Healthy**

Daddy Takes Care Of My Gums Like When He Makes Sure I'm Good Riding My Bicycle — **My Mommy Makes Sure She Keeps My Gums Healthy**

Are Bleeding Gums And Gingivitis The Same Thing?

Yes, bleeding gums and gingivitis are the same thing. Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums surrounding the teeth which leads to bleeding gums..

What Are The Signs Of Gingivitis In Toddlers?

When plaque sits on the teeth without being removed the gums become red, swollen, irritated and begin to recede away from the teeth.

Plaque irritates the gums and it is the consistent irritation that causes the bleeding.

What you need to look for ~

Blood on their toothbrush or in the sink if they can spit out,
Swollen, red, tender, inflamed and irritated gums,
Bad breath – plaque that isn’t brushed away causes bad breath.

Can A Toddler Have Gum Disease?

Yes, a toddler can have gum disease.

Gingivitis is the mildest form of gum disease (aka periodontal disease). This causes the gums to become red, swollen, and bleed easily.

At this mild stage gingivitis is reversible with regular dental care and good at home consistent twice daily home care.

I Love Showing Off My Healthy Gums And Beautiful Smile At My Dance Recital — **Healthy Gums Mean Happy Smiles**

How To Treat And Prevent Bleeding Gums For Toddlers?

The best way to prevent your toddler’s gums from bleeding is to keep to a daily routine of twice a day toothbrushing with a soft bristle brush and nightly flossing.

While you’re brushing their teeth, angle the toothbrush slightly towards the gums and brush in gentle circles all around their mouth, including their tongue.

Plaque also sticks to the tongue so remember to brush their tongue as well.

What to do ~

Establish a consistent, daily toothbrushing and flossing routine,
Use a soft bristle toothbrush in the correct size for your toddler’s mouth,
Maintain a balanced diet, cut back on sugary foods and drinks which increase plaque and tooth decay.

**Mommy Always Says To Smile Pretty To Show Off My Healthy Gums**

What To Remember

Your toddler’s bleeding gums is definitely something you want to pay attention to.

Plaque forms in the mouth everyday, even in toddler’s mouths. Beginning a regular toothbrushing and flossing routine with your child when they are young helps you both grow into it together.

Now I Know How Important It Is To Keep Up On My Children's Teeth and Gums — **Now I Know How Important It Is To Keep Up On My Children’s Teeth and Gums**

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Are Apples Good For Children’s Teeth?

September 26, 2024September 25, 2024 ~ kidstoothhotline

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**We Always Have Apples For Our Afterschool Snack**

Happy Fall!

Fall is here and it seems like everyone is planing a trip to go apple picking.

There are so many wonderful things about apples, and just about everyone loves them.

Did you know that apples are a very important fruit? Not only are they packed with vitamins for a healthy diet, apples can also help clean teeth.

Keep reading for some fyi’s on how apples help keep teeth and gums healthy.

Eating An Apple Is Almost Like Using A Toothbrush

Eating an apple can help remove plaque from teeth and gums.

How Is This Possible?

Apples contain a specific acid called malic acid which can break down plaque that accumulates on the teeth and gums.
Biting into and chewing an apple stimulates more saliva to be produced and flow into the mouth. More saliva helps wash away food particles and bacteria. This also helps by diluting and washing away sugars that are attached to the teeth.
Apples are 85% water which also helps dilute sugars in the mouth.

Mommy Says Apples Are Good For Me And My Teeth

Daddy Says Apples Help Keep Our Teeth Healthy And Happy — Mommy Says Apples Are Good For Me And My Teeth

Apples Are Great Snacks

Apples make great snacks with their natural sweetness and high fiber content.

An apple’s natural sweetness decreases cravings for other higher sugar content snacks. The fiber keeps children full longer so they snack less. By being high in water apples are naturally juicy so your child is less likely to ask for sugary beverages.

Apples Are My Favorite — **I Always Eat Apples When I Study**

10 Fun Apple Facts

There are more than 2,500 varieties of apples are grown in the U.S.
The most popular apples are Red Delicious, Fuji, Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Rome, Granny Smith, and Gala.
A bushel of apples weighs almost 42 pounds.
Bobbing for apples – apples float so easily since they are 25% air.
Apple trees take about 4-5 years to produce their first apples.
It takes 36 apples to make 1 gallon of apple cider.
Apples belong to the rose family.
Apples have no fat, sodium, or cholesterol.
Apples ripen 6-10 times quicker at room temperature than when they are refrigerated.
Johnny Appleseed was in fact a real person.

What's Your Favorite Apple? — What’s Your Favorite Apple?

Can't Wait To Eat The Apples We Picked Today — What’s Your Favorite Apple?

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How To Prepare Your Child And Yourself For Your Child’s Tooth Extraction

September 19, 2024September 18, 2024 ~ kidstoothhotline

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My Dentist Wiggled 2 Teeth And I Was A Great Helper

Your day is going along as usual, then you get a call from your child’s school telling you to come pick them up.

When you get to school the nurse tells you that your child has been complaining their tooth hurts and there’s a pimple on their gums.

You remember the last time they had a pimple it went away. Now it’s back and you know the tooth needs to come out.

But you thought you had more time, because you’re both not ready.

Today we’re breaking down the basics on how to prepare both you and your child for a tooth extraction.

Why Do Children Need To Have Teeth Taken Out?

Children’s teeth may need to be taken out (aka extraction) for a few reasons.

Sometimes teeth develop an infection (aka abscess) when cavities grow bigger allowing bacteria to keep growing through the tooth.

In some cases a broken tooth can lead to an infection. When a tooth is broken bacteria spreads into and through the unprotected tooth layers to the nerve (aka pulp) of a tooth. The pulp becomes inflamed, starts to die, and an infection begins.

There are other times when there is an accident and a tooth is moved out of place, which disturbs or breaks the nerve and leads to an infection.

Sometimes teeth may need to be removed for Orthodontic reasons, such as to relieve excessive crowding.

There are sometimes when a baby tooth is taking its time in falling out and the adult tooth is growing into the mouth.

My Dentist Is Checking Out My Tooth That Hurts

Prepare Yourself

The first step is to prepare yourself. The more you know the better you can help your child.

Your child needing to have a tooth extracted is scary, for them and for you. So you’ll want to know as much as you can to make this as easy as possible for both of you.

So what do you ask?

First, find out why their tooth needs to be removed,
Second, ask what are the benefits of the procedure,
Third, ask about the procedure itself; what happens and how is it done,
Fourth, ask what your child will feel during the procedure,
Fifth, ask if you can be present during the procedure,
Sixth, ask how you can explain this to your child,
Seven, ask as a pediatric dentist how they explain this to your child,
Eight, ask how you take care of your child afterwards.

Preparing Your Child

You know your child best.

Maybe they do better when you bring things up in advance and they have time to think about it, get used to it and ask you questions.

Perhaps they’ll do better with you bringing this up as you’re going to the appointment with less time to stress.

Or maybe your child is somewhere in the middle.

Also, in addition to timing, the conversation is important.

Let your child ask their questions. Be honest that this is something they need to have done. Bring this up gently and use words that are easy and age appropriate for your child to understand.

Staying Positive And How To Respond To Your Child’s Questions About Why Their Tooth Needs To Be Extracted

When talking with your child stay positive, upbeat, and be confident. They feel confident when they see you being positive, confident and upbeat.

Let them know the tooth fairy will be making a visit. Their tooth won’t be hurting any more and they can get back to their pleasant dreams. When their new adult tooth grows in, it will be happy and healthy. They’ll have their smile back again.

Your Child’s Treatment Day

The night before is not the time to worry. Everyone needs to have a good night’s sleep.

Depending on the time of your appointment maybe you can do something fun before hand, like go to the park or the mall.

Does your child have a comfort toy or blanket? You may want to bring them to the appointment for your child to hold. Or you may want to have them on you for afterwards.

Very important, lots of hugs and hi-fives from you.

Preparing For Your Child’s Recovery

Be sure to follow your pediatric dentist’s instructions about antibiotics and pain medication.

Soft, cold foods are a good idea to have on hand. Pudding, ices, ice cream are good for right afterwards.

Tips For An Uneventful Recovery

Eat only soft, cool, easy foods for the first 24 hours.
No rinsing, no spitting, no drinking through straws or sippy cups for the first 3 days.
No hot, spicy, or acidic foods for the first 24 hours.
No eating seeds, nuts, chips, popcorn, pretzels, dry crumbly, chewy foods for the first week,
The area will be numb from the local anesthetic. Watch your child does not bite or suck on their lip, cheek, or tongue.
Instead of a toothbrush, use a soft wet washcloth with toothpaste to clean your child’s mouth for the first 2 days.
Minimize swelling by applying a cold pack wrapped in a towel to the cheek for periods of 10 minutes on/10 minutes off at a time for the rest of the day after the extraction.
Keep fingers out of their mouth and keep their tongue away from the extraction site.
No soda.
No sports, bicycle riding, swimming for the first 2 days.
Follow all additional after treatment instructions given to you by your pediatric dentist.
If your child has any complaints, there’s bleeding from the site, your child starts to run a fever, or something doesn’t look right to you call your pediatric dentist.

What To Eat After A Tooth Extraction

Eat soft, cool, and easy foods that protect the newly healing extraction site like ~

Apple sauce,
Yogurt,
Mashed Bananas,
Mashed Avocado, Mashed veggies,
Mashed Potatoes,
Scrambled eggs,
Oatmeal, pastina,
Mac and Cheese, pasta,
Soup.

Taking It Easy After A Tooth Extraction

After the tooth has been removed, a blood clot forms in the site (aka tooth socket). The clot needs to take hold and become firm inside the socket. This blood clot plays an important part in the healing process.

A clot that doesn’t become firm will continue to bleed and disrupt the healing process. If this happens you need to go back and have the non-healing clot removed and start all over again. This is why the after care instructions are important.

Activities After A Tooth Extraction

Plan some fun activities your child will like for after their tooth extraction and those you know will help with their healing~

Choose a favorite book to read,
Watch a movie,
Go out for ice cream,
Visit Grandma or Auntie,
Crafts, painting, coloring,
Go to the mall,
Screen time,
Rest, maybe take a nap.

What To Remember

Having a tooth extracted can be an intimidating experience for both you and your child. This procedure can be made less frightening if you have a plan in place from the start.

My Tooth Was Sick So My Dentist Sent It To The Tooth Fairy Early

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Are Your Child’s Teeth Ready For The Tooth Fairy?

August 22, 2024August 21, 2024 ~ kidstoothhotline

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The Tooth Fairy Came For My Tooth Last Night

The sheer mention of the Tooth Fairy brings out such joy and excitement in all of us. No matter if your child is about to lose their first tooth or you’re a pro the thought of a visit sparks amazing anticipation.

The slightest suggestion the Tooth Fairy will visit causes such happiness and wonder that a special day has been set aside to honor our tooth loving friend. And that day is today!

Yes today, August 22 is Tooth Fairy Day!

Who Is The Tooth Fairy?

The Tooth Fairy is a magical fairy who visits children when they lose a tooth and leaves them a gift if their tooth is healthy and clean.

The Tooth Fairy Always Has Her Basket Of Teeth

A Poem From The Tooth Fairy To You

As pediatric dentists we are very close friends with the Tooth Fairy. So close in fact that she’s written a poem for us to share with you in honor of her special day.

My Dearest Friend,
I saw you wiggling in your mouth and knew a tooth would soon be mine
You kept it close thinking you'd stay up all night long
Then you drifted off to sleep and I began my fairy flight
So into your bedroom I did come upon my fairy wings
When I took a peek I found my favorite thing
Now off I go, I have to dash
I hope you'll send me other teeth but there is no rush
And remember my dearest friend, every time you lose a tooth 
another takes its place for you to floss and brush
Most Sincerely,
Your friend in teeth,
The Tooth Fairy

When To Anticipate Your Child’s First Tooth Fairy Visit

Losing baby teeth is an exciting time for children. Their baby teeth will begin to get looser and looser, eventually falling out, and be replaced by their adult teeth.

This usually begins around 6-7 years old for most children. However, some parents may start seeing loose baby teeth when their child is 4 1/2 years old.

There are 2 things we often see that are helpful for you as a parent to know ~

The earlier baby teeth come in, the earlier the Tooth Fairy visits.
Girls teeth may come in a little earlier than boy’s teeth.

Celebrating A Tooth Fairy Visit

Some fun tips to prepare for your child’s tooth fairy visit ~

Have a Tooth Fairy pillow or door hanger with a pocket to hold their tooth ready for Tooth Fairy pickup.
Your child can write a letter to the Tooth Fairy, and sometimes she answers that letter and includes some of her magical fairy glitter.
Money may be expected, sometimes though the Tooth Fairy leaves a tooth friendly gift that she would really like your child to use. Since this gift is from the Tooth Fairy it gives your child more encouragement to use this.
You may feel that you want to give your child a money gift. Sparkles and money may be the way to go. Place your gift in a home made decorated envelop and add in some magical tooth fairy glitter.
The Tooth Fairy always has her trusty wand to help scoop up those precious teeth. Sometimes a tired Tooth Fairy may leave behind her wand which gets found in their bedroom the next day.
Keep a tooth Fairy journal for you and your child to write about how they lost their teeth, how old they were, the present they received, and what they did with their prize, and any other special notes or pictures you may want to add.
Reinforce positive oral hygiene habits with the Tooth Fairy as a way to achieve this; because the Tooth Fairy (like Santa) always knows.
Think about creating your own family traditions and customs knowing the magic and excitement of the tradition will likely be more important to your child than any monetary amount!

The Tooth Fairy Is Always Welcome To Visit Our Home

What To Remember

Today you can remember your own joyful memories of your Tooth Fairy visits, when your newly lost tooth was exchanged for a surprise when you looked under your pillow the next morning. Sharing and passing along these memories with your children is a priceless way to create new and endearing memories for both of you. Happy Tooth Fairy Day!

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My Dearest Friend,
I saw you wiggling in your mouth and knew a tooth would soon be mine
You kept it close thinking you’d stay up all night long
Then you drifted off to sleep and I began my fairy flight
So into your bedroom I did come upon my fairy wings
When I took a peek I found my favorite thing
Now off I go, I have to dash
I hope you’ll send me other teeth but there is no big rush
And remember my dearest friend, every time you lose a tooth another takes its place for you to floss and brush
Most Sincerely,
Your friend in teeth,
The Tooth Fairy

My Child Has A Pimple On Their Gums, Why Does Their Tooth Have An Abscess?

August 1, 2024July 31, 2024 ~ kidstoothhotline

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Everything is going according to plan with your at home toothbrushing and flossing routine.

Then your child comes to you and says their tooth and/or their gums hurt, or they’ve been up at night crying needing pain medicine, or when you look inside their mouth you see a pimple on their gums, or you notice their face is swollen.

You’re thinking, what is this?, why did this happen?, and what do I do?

These are some signs of children’s tooth infections, also known as an abscess, and need to be taken seriously.

Today we’re breaking down the basics on abscesses involving children’s teeth.

What Is A Tooth Abscess?

A tooth abscess is an infection. The abscess is buildup of pus that looks like a red, swollen bump or pimple on the gums.

The most common type of abscess involving children’s teeth is a periapical abscess, which is a bacterial infection.

This type of infection forms when the bacteria from a cavity or fractured tooth spread from the outermost layer of tooth enamel through the to the nerve (aka pulp) of the tooth and out of the tooth to the area around the tooth that is in the bone.

There are 2 other types of abscesses which are ~

A gingival abscess starts in the gum tissue and does not touch nearby teeth. There are some medical conditions which cause this type of abscess to occur. A popcorn kernel stuck in the gums is also a likely cause of this type of abscess
A periodontal abscess is located in the gum tissue and alongside the root of a tooth. This is less often seen in children and is most commonly seen in adults.

Why Do Children’s Teeth Abscess?

Cavities are caused by bacteria. When cavities go untreated they grow bigger which allows more bacteria to grow through a tooth.

In some cases a broken tooth can lead to an infection. When a tooth is broken the inner parts of a tooth are exposed and bacteria grows into and through these unprotected tooth layers.

When the bacteria reach the pulp of a tooth, the pulp becomes inflamed, starts to die, and the infection begins.

In addition, there are other instances when there is an accident (aka tooth trauma) and a tooth is hit and/or moved out of place, which can disturb or break the nerve and lead to an infection.

What Are The Signs Of A Tooth Abcess To Look For?

A child’s symptoms depends on several factors including how long the pain has been bothering them and how far the infection has spread.

Also be on the look out for ~

Pain in the affected tooth may come on suddenly and increase quickly to severe pain (and possibly in other teeth, their ear, their jaw, their neck, their temples, and/or their eyes),
Pain mostly at night when they are lying down,
Decrease in eating and drinking,
Temperature sensitivity,
Sensitivity to pressure placed on the affected tooth,
Tooth mobility,
Color change in the affected tooth (e.g., the tooth turning brown or black),
Swelling and/or redness in the gums around the tooth,
Facial swelling,
Their tongue feeling like it doesn’t fit in the bottom of their mouth,
Swollen lymph nodes under the child’s jaw or in their neck,
Bad breath,
Bad taste in their mouth,
Fever,
Feeling sick.

Mommy And Daddy Please Make My Tooth Stop Hurting — Daddy, Why Is My Face Swollen?

Can An Abscess In A Baby Tooth Affect The Permanent Tooth?

Yes.

Abscesses in baby teeth can affect the development of permanent teeth growing underneath the baby tooth and lead to discoloration, weakened enamel, malformed or mottling of the adult tooth.

Do Children’s Tooth Abscesses Go Away On Their Own?

No.

An abscess in a child’s tooth will not go away on its own.

The pus bubble may pop BUT that does NOT mean that the infection has gone away.

Even if your child’s symptoms appear to be improving, this does not mean that the abscess is healing, an abscessed tooth still requires dental treatment.

In fact the infection will come back worse (and it does) because the bacteria continue to grow causing more pain and swelling.

At the first sign of pain and/or swelling you need to contact your pediatric dentist or pediatrician right away.

When left untreated the infection will not only affect other teeth, it will become a medical emergency.

Daddy's Taking You To The Dentist To Check Your Gums — Daddy’s Taking You To The Dentist To Check Your Gums

Mommy And Daddy Are Taking You To The Dentist To Make Your Tooth Stop Hurting — Daddy’s Taking You To The Dentist To Check Your Gums

Are Antibiotics Needed For A Child’s Tooth Abscess?

In most cases a child will first be prescribed antibiotics to control the infection and reduce swelling so that treatment can be performed.

Contact your pediatric dentist or pediatrician to have your child examined for them to determine the best course of antibiotic treatment for your child.

Can A Child’s Tooth Abscess Turn Into An Emergency?

Yes.

If you suspect your child may have a tooth abscess, call your child’s dentist’s office right away and tell them your child’s symptoms.

If left untreated, a tooth abscess can spread to other parts of the body, potentially leading to serious medical complications.

There are times when a tooth abscess can lead to life-threatening conditions.

If your child is experiencing difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, swelling in their neck, facial swelling or other potentially life-threatening conditions, you should first seek immediate treatment at your closest hospital’s emergency room.

What To Remember

Abscesses occur as a result of prior injury to a tooth or untreated cavities.

They can affect the development of your child’s permanent teeth.

These infections do not heal on their own and become serious very quickly.

A child’s symptoms depends on a several things in addition to how long the pain has been bothering them and how far the infection has spread.

It’s important to watch for any of the symptoms I’ve described above, and to contact your pediatric dentist or pediatrician immediately with your child’s first complaint.

I Don't Want To Play Because My Tooth Hurts — I Don’t Want To Play Because My Tooth Hurts

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What Is The Order Baby Teeth Usually Come In?

The Typical Pattern For Baby Tooth Eruption

Central Incisor

Lateral Incisor

Canine (aka Cuspid)

Molars

What Is The Time Line For Baby Teeth To Come In?

How Many Baby Teeth Should My Child Have?

What If Baby Teeth Come In Out Of Order?

Did You Know?

What To Remember

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When Do Babies Start To Get Their Teeth?

At What Age Is A Baby Considered To Have Delayed Tooth Eruption?

What Causes Delayed Tooth Eruption?

Genetics

Systemic Disease

Premature Birth, Low Birth Weight, Failure To Thrive

Under Nutrition, Malnutrition, Vitamin Deficiencies

Is Delayed Tooth Eruption Serious?

What To Remember

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5 Tooth Friendly Tips For A Happy Halloween And For The Days After

What Is National Brush Day?

How Do We Celebrate?

When Do We Brush?

How Often Do We Brush?

What Do We Need?

What Comes Next?

When Should We Start?

What To Remember

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Tasty And Fun Halloween Treats

Chocolate Dipped Orange Pumpkins

Spider Bites

Mummy Pizza

Apple Monster Mouth

Pumpkin Hummus With Broomsticks

Jack-O-Lantern Peppers With Witch Dip And Vegetable Broomsticks

Witch’s Broomsticks

Better Candy Options

Dark Chocolate

Sugar-Free Gum

Sugar-Free Candy

Top 3 Candy No-No’s

Gummy And Sticky Candies

Hard Candies

Sour Candies

Non-Food Goodies Are A Good Choice

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How Many Sets Of Teeth Do Children Have?

First Set Of Teeth

Second Set Of Teeth

Baby Teeth

What Are The Different Types Of Baby Teeth?

Adult Teeth

What Are The Different Types Of Adult Teeth?

What About Wisdom Teeth?

How Many Teeth Does?

Tooth Count

What To Remember

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Is It Normal For A Toddler’s Gums To Bleed?

What Causes Bleeding Gums For Toddlers?

Are Bleeding Gums And Gingivitis The Same Thing?

What Are The Signs Of Gingivitis In Toddlers?

Can A Toddler Have Gum Disease?

How To Treat And Prevent Bleeding Gums For Toddlers?

What To Remember

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Eating An Apple Is Almost Like Using A Toothbrush

How Is This Possible?

Apples Are Great Snacks

10 Fun Apple Facts

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Why Do Children Need To Have Teeth Taken Out?

Prepare Yourself

Preparing Your Child

Staying Positive And How To Respond To Your Child’s Questions About Why Their Tooth Needs To Be Extracted

Your Child’s Treatment Day