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Anatomy and Development of the Mouth and the Teeth:

Children’s Teeth begin developing in the fetus. Good Nutrition from the mother during pregnancy is important in the development of the teeth. The Mother’s diet should have adequate amounts of calcium, phosphorus, vitamins C, and vitamin D. Certain medications cause harm to the developing teeth in the embryo. There are four main stages of development of the mouth.

The First Stage begins in the fetus at about 6 weeks of age. This is when the basic substance of the tooth forms. Next, the hard tissue that surrounds the teeth are formed, around 3 to 4 months of the gestation period. After the child is born, the next stage occurs when the tooth actually protrudes through the gum. Finally, there is the loss of the Primary “Baby Teeth”.

Your child will begin losing his/her primary teeth (baby teeth) around the age of 6. The first teeth to be lost are usually the central incisors. This is then followed by the eruption of the first permanent molar. There will be a total of 32 permanent or adult teeth.

Young Children's Teeth

Children's Dental Care

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