Following good oral health practices from a young age helps to establish lifelong patterns. Make oral care fun for the kids!
Author: Dr. Satish Pai
Why Are Baby Teeth Important?
Baby teeth start appearing as early as 3-4 months of age, but they really start to erupt through the gums between the ages of 6 months to one year. The timing of eruption generally varies but all 20 primary teeth (baby teeth) usually erupt by the age of three. Baby teeth are important even though they fall out and are replaced with permanent teeth. Let’s see why.