When Do Children’s Permanent Teeth Come In?

December 5, 2024December 4, 2024 ~ kidstoothhotline

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**Can You Guess How Many Grown Up Teeth I Have?**

Now you’re a tooth pro for your child.

You know about their baby teeth and how to take care of them. You have this down!

Then your child is telling you their friends are getting new teeth. These new teeth go by a few names. They’re known as adult, grown up, and secondary teeth.

Your child is asking when they’ll be getting their grown up teeth.

You’re thinking when you got yours, but you’re not sure, and no one seems to remember.

Today we’re talking about the timing for adult teeth coming into the mouth (aka tooth eruption).

Losing Baby Teeth

When a child has all their baby teeth, they’ll have 20 teeth. As children grow they ultimately lose all their baby teeth.

Generally children start losing their baby teeth around 6 years of age (aka exfoliation). However, the earlier baby teeth come into the mouth, the earlier they fall out. Like wise, the later baby teeth come in the later they fall out.

By the time a child has reached their tween and teen years, they will have lost all their 20 baby teeth. Those baby teeth are replaced with adult teeth.

**Just Yesterday Baby Teeth, Today Adult Teeth**

I Finally Lost My Last Baby Tooth, Now I Have My Adult Teeth — **Just Yesterday Baby Teeth, Today Adult Teeth**

When Do Adult Teeth Come In?

Adult teeth typically begin to come in about the time the bottom front baby teeth (aka central incisors) start to become loose.

Like with baby teeth, there can be individual variation in permanent tooth eruption. However, also like baby teeth, adult teeth usually follow a pattern.

6 Year Molars Coming In

6 year molars (aka first molars) are the first set of permanent teeth which come into a child’s mouth and do not replace any baby teeth.

You will see these adult molars coming into your child’s mouth all the way in the back in the empty space behind their last baby molar.

So when your child has all 4 of their 6 year molars they will no longer only have 20 baby teeth, they will have 24 teeth.

Adult Tooth Time Line

As a child enters their mid-teen years, they’ll have on average 28 teeth.

The baby teeth have been replaced with new adult teeth, and 2 sets of adult molars (6 year and 12 year molars) which come in all the way in the back.

Late teen to early adult years is when wisdom teeth (aka third molars) usually start to come into the mouth.

Adult Tooth Growth Guide

While the age varies with each child, there is generally a pattern in which the adult teeth come in ~

Tooth	Average Age (In Years)
Lower 6 Year Molar	6-7
Upper 6 Year Molar	6-7
Lower Central Incisor	6-7
Upper Central Incisor	7-8
Lower Lateral Incisor	7-8
Upper Lateral Incisor	8-9
Lower Canine	9-10
Upper First Premolar	10-11
Lower First Premolar	10-12
Upper Second Premolar	10-12
Lower Second Premolar	11-12
Upper Canine	11-12
Lower 12 Year Molar	11-13
Upper 12 Year Molar	12-13
Upper Wisdom Teeth	17-21
Lower Wisdom Teeth	17-21

So the adult teeth count is made up of 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, and 8 molars make up their 28 teeth. Including the 4 wisdom teeth that’s 32 teeth.

**4 Grownup Teeth And 2 More On The Way**

Grown Up Teeth Growing In — **4 Grownup Teeth And 2 More On The Way**

Fun Tooth Facts

Girls get their teeth earlier than boys.
Between the ages of 6 and 12 years old, children are in the “mixed dentition” stage. This means they have both baby teeth and permanent teeth.
Not everyone is born with wisdom teeth. If a child doesn’t have wisdom teeth they’ll have 28 teeth instead of 32.

What To Remember

This doesn’t have to be a stressful time for you as a parent. Children grow at their own pace, and there is a wide range when it comes to permanent teeth coming into the mouth.

Typically permanent teeth begin erupting around age 6, starting with the first molars and lower central incisors. This process continues until approximately age 21.

When all the adult teeth have come in, children and young adults have 28 permanent teeth, or up to 32 which includes the wisdom teeth.

Getting My Grown Up Teeth Doesn't Mean I Stop Having Fun — **Getting My Grown Up Teeth Doesn’t Mean I Stop Having Fun**

I Love To Show Off My Adult Teeth — **Getting My Grown Up Teeth Doesn’t Mean I Stop Having Fun**

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Effective Braces Cleaning: Keeping Your Child’s Teeth and Braces Healthy

August 29, 2024August 28, 2024 ~ kidstoothhotline

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My Elastics Color Pops With My Clean Teeth And Braces — My Elastic’s Color Pops With My Clean Teeth And Braces

Your child has their braces on and you’re settling into your new normal. Now you’re facing the dreaded “I don’t want to brush.”

You’ve heard about cavities after braces and want to avoid this for your child. So brushing and flossing is more important than ever.

Now you’re thinking about how to explain and show them what to do; especially if you didn’t have braces.

Today we’re breaking down the basics on tooth brushing and flossing when your child has braces.

Can You Clean Teeth With Braces On?

Yes and your child should, especially with braces.

Having braces on makes it feel like it’s more difficult to keep your child’s teeth clean. It can be difficult to go around the archwires and brackets, but remember how extremely important it is to keep your child’s mouth as clean as possible.

Clean Teeth And Braces For Our Happiest Smiles

Clean Teeth And Clean Braces Is A Great Feeling — Clean Teeth And Braces For Our Happiest Smiles

Why It’s Important To Take Care Of Teeth With Braces

While it feels like it’s more difficult to keep your child’s teeth clean, there are 2 influencers that play a role ~

The Plaque Aspect

Plaque and tarter are sneaky and attach themselves to the teeth, as well onto, around and under the brackets, wires, and bands. When plaque and food get trapped and sit around teeth and braces, there is a high likely-hood of bad breath, their gums becoming inflamed, cavities developing, or teeth discoloring.

The Time Aspect

The time factor is made up of 2 components ~

How long your child will be in braces,
How much time it takes to floss and brush with braces on. This takes more time and effort to properly and fully clean around each bracket, band and wire, however it doesn’t take as long as you think it will.

Taking Care Of Teeth At Home When Your Child Has Braces

Here are some basic things you can do at home to help keep your child’s teeth and braces clean ~

BRUSH, BRUSH, And BRUSH SOME MORE – It’s essential to keep up with your regular 2Minutes 2X’s A Day brushing routine. What boosts your game is adding brushing after each meal and snack.
HOW YOU BRUSH AND WHAT YOU USE MATTERS – Hold their toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to remove plaque and food from around the teeth and braces. Hand held soft bristle tooth brushes are a good choice. Electric toothbrushes vary in styles and features. If you’re looking into an electric toothbrush decide of what you’re comfortable using. Curved, circular or interdental brushes can make it easier to access the areas around their braces and help you get a good cleaning. It’s best to use non-metal containing brushes to avoid scratching the teeth and braces.
REMEMBER TO FLOSS – Flossing is as necessary as brushing. Flossing is tricky but important when your child has braces. You can start with a piece of floss 18″-20” long (yes that long). Slide one end of the floss under their archwire so you have equal amounts above and below the wire. Floss gently around the bracket and in-between their teeth. Gently slide the floss out from under the wire. Clean the floss with a wash cloth and then floss the next tooth. Remember to floss behind the most back teeth.
CLEAN THEIR TONGUE – Food and plaque get trapped in the crevices on the tongue. Have them stick their tongue out (a comfortable amount) and gently brush their tongue in a back to front motion with a soft bristle tooth-brush (no toothpaste needed) or with a tongue scrapper.
RINSE – If there’s no time to brush after lunch or snacks then have them swish and rinse their mouth with water. This way the food residue will be dislodged.

My Dentist Can't Believe How Clean My Teeth And Braces Are — My Dentist Can’t Believe How Clean My Teeth And Braces Are

Smiling Is Fun With My Clean Teeth and Braces — My Dentist Can’t Believe How Clean My Teeth And Braces Are

What To Remember

Taking care of your child’s teeth and gums is always important, and crucial during the time they have braces. A consistent daily oral hygiene routine including brushing, flossing, cleaning their tongue and rinsing helps to protect their teeth from potential dental issues and insure their healthy smile.

Not Worrying About How My Teeth Look In Pictures Is The Best — Rocking My Healthy Smile

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Summer Vacation Tips for Healthy Teeth: Keep Your Child’s Smile Bright

July 11, 2024July 10, 2024 ~ kidstoothhotline

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Mommy And Daddy, Did You Remember To Pack Our Toothbrushes And Flossers?

Summer is here and it’s time for long lazy days and fun foods. Whether your plans include traveling, a staycation, or sending your child to camp, it’s even more important to keep up your brushing and flossing routine.

Why? Ice cream, popsicles, summer foods and snacks always taste better with clean healthy teeth.

Today we’re breaking down the basics with summer vacation tips for healthy summer teeth.

Summer Vacation Tips

Brushing and flossing is important even in the summer, especially since children like sugary treats to keep cool.

Stay With A Routine

Stay with your consistent daily routine and add a twist. Do something fun while brushing to keep your child’s attention long enough for you to brush all their teeth. Brush and floss together and have a brush-a-thon to your child’s favorite tunes. Pack a sticker chart for a fun daily tooth brushing reminder. and look for your child’s favorite flavor toothpaste or toothbrush and flossers with their favorite character for camp.

During your travels bottles and sippy cups may be good for comforting your child, however falling asleep with one in their mouth increases your little one’s risk for cavities.

Raise Your Hands If You Brushed Your Teeth This Morning

Showing Daddy How Beautiful My Teeth Are After Mommy Brushed Them — Raise Your Hands If You Brushed Your Teeth This Morning

Keep Your Traveling Dental Kit Handy

Put together a dental kit for your travels whether you’re taking a car trip, a plane trip, or sending your child to summer camp.

Pack a kit and a spare (or 2) with floss, toothbrush, toothpaste, and fluoride rinse for everyone. Remember to keep it on you in a carry-on bag so it’s easily accessible for you.

Mommy Packed My Dental Kit For Me To Use At My Camp — Road Trip, Dental Kit in Red Suitcase

Have A Choice? Choose Water

Juice boxes and cans of soda may be convenient, but the soda and fruit juices don’t quench thirst for long and even make children thirstier. Then there’s the sugars in those beverages which weaken the outermost tooth layer (aka enamel) causing teeth to look dingy and increase the risk of cavities.

Why water? Water is refreshing, it’s best for keeping your child hydrated and for helping to keep their teeth healthy. Drinking water helps wash away food particles and bacteria, and keeps saliva flowing which is essential for helping prevent cavities.

Daddy Says Water Is The Best To Drink — Thirst Quencher Refresher

Healthy Summer Snacks

Special foods are more fun when eaten along with tooth friendly options like fresh fruit, veggies, whole grains, and dairy.

Choose fresh fruits and veggies like apples, carrots, and celery which provide essential vitamins and also help clean teeth. Same for cheese and yogurt (without added jellies, jams or crunchies). These snacks are high in calcium and phosphate, which can help strengthen tooth enamel.

Lunching With My Favorite Summer Foods Poolside

Watermelon Is My Favorite Summer Snack — Lunching With My Favorite Summer Foods Poolside

Pool’s Rules Rule

Everyone loves to be at the pool. With so much excitement, so many people, and water splashing everywhere there’s always a chance for a slip, a fall, and potential tooth injury. It’s important to follow the pool’s rules about diving, diving boards, jumping into the pool and running poolside.

No one wants to leave the pool because of a tooth accident. Stay safe and follow the rules.

Cruising Along With Our Healthy Teeth — Pool Time After Toothbrushing Time

Smile Protector

Summer means being outside and having fun swimming, biking, skate boarding, riding the scooter, and playing sports. This fun can sometimes lead to a dental accident.

It’s important to make sure your child wears a mouthguard when playing sports and other physical activities. This preventive step can help protect their teeth from potential injuries.

Protecting Teeth While Having Fun At The Beach

What To Remember

While your child is on vacation their teeth are not, this is why it’s so important to stay on track with their dental health.

Time To Go In For Our Night-Time Flossing And Brushing Before Bed

Showing Off My Pearly White Teeth — Time To Go In For Our Night-Time Flossing And Brushing Before Bed

Have a wonderful summer and enjoy your child’s healthy summer smile!

What is your child looking forward to doing most this summer? What is their most favorite, must have snack, drink and summer food? Do you have any summer family traditions? Tell us, 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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Losing Baby Teeth

When Do Adult Teeth Come In?

6 Year Molars Coming In

Adult Tooth Time Line

Adult Tooth Growth Guide

Fun Tooth Facts

What To Remember

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Can You Clean Teeth With Braces On?

Why It’s Important To Take Care Of Teeth With Braces

The Plaque Aspect

The Time Aspect

Taking Care Of Teeth At Home When Your Child Has Braces

What To Remember

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Summer Vacation Tips

Stay With A Routine

Keep Your Traveling Dental Kit Handy

Have A Choice? Choose Water

Healthy Summer Snacks

Pool’s Rules Rule

Smile Protector

What To Remember

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