Your Child’s Dental Development

YOUR CHILD'S DENTAL DEVELOPMENT Lower Central Incisors o Age of eruption: 6-10 months o Age of falling out: 6-7 years 8 months Upper Central Incisors o Age of eruption: 8-12 months o Age of falling out: 6-7 years 10 months Upper Lateral Incisors o Agc of cruption: 9-13 months o Age of falling out: 7-8 years 11 months Lower Lateral Incisors o Age of eruption: 10-16 months o Age of falling out: 7-8 years 13 months Upper and Lower First Molars o Age of eruption: 13-19 months o Age of falling out: 9-11 years 16 months Upper Canines o Age of eruption: 16-22 months o Age of falling out: 10-12 years 19 months Lower Canines o Age of eruption: 17-23 months o Age of falling out: 9-12 years 20 months Upper and Lower Second Molars "HHIE" o Age of eruption: 23-33 months o Age of falling out: 10-12 years 28 months IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS First checkup When the first tooth erupts, or by the child's 1st birthday Frequency of checkups Every 6 months or as recommended by your pediatric dentist When to start using toothpaste As soon as teeth appear, use child-friendly toothpaste and a small, soft-bristled toothbrush Child-friendly toothpaste should be fluoride-free until the child is able to spit First orthodontic checkup No later than age 7 to detect problems with jaw growth, alignment, and more When to begin active orthodontic treatment Most children start between ages 9 and 14 How to prevent tooth decay Teach your child good brushing and flossing habits Visit the dentist every 6 months Provide a balanced diet low in added sugars INFOGRAPHIC Kidsdental. PROVIDED BY We Make kids Smile!" www.kidsdentalonline.com Sources: http://www.aapd.org/resources/frequently_asked_questions/ http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-health-your- childs-teeth http://www.mylifemysmile.org/sites/default/files/All_About_ Orthodontics-MLMS-I.pdf http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/dental/ teethanat.html http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/fluoride_water.html http://www.colgateprofessional.com/patienteducation/Wisdom- Teeth/article