{"id":1694,"date":"2015-04-22T12:02:07","date_gmt":"2015-04-22T12:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progrin.com\/?p=1694"},"modified":"2015-04-22T12:02:07","modified_gmt":"2015-04-22T12:02:07","slug":"family-dentistry-woodruff-baby-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/family-dentistry-woodruff-baby-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Teeth &#8211; They Fall Out, So Why Are They So Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ProGrin Dental is Woodruff\u2019s favorite family dentist!\u00a0To celebrate Children\u2019s Dental Health Month, here are a few key facts about baby teeth.<\/p>\n<p>When your child is born, all 20 baby teeth are already there, just waiting for their big day. Those baby teeth will begin to emerge starting at about 6-8 months (sometimes sooner) through the first 3 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Baby Teeth Chart<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Childrens-blog.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1695 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Childrens-blog.png\" alt=\"Family Dentistry Woodruff\" width=\"600\" height=\"470\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1695 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Childrens-blog.png\" alt=\"Family Dentistry Woodruff\" width=\"600\" height=\"470\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a chart to show the approximate timeline for your child\u2019s teeth to emerge.<\/p>\n<p>Starting at 4-6 years, these baby teeth will begin to fall out, making way for the permanent teeth. Even though your child\u2019s baby teeth will eventually fall out, they play a very important part in the lifelong dental health of your son or daughter. It\u2019s up to you to make sure they stay healthy and cavity-free!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Baby teeth are very important because they:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Act as placeholders for adult teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Help with chewing.<\/li>\n<li>Help with proper speech development.<\/li>\n<li>Give your child the opportunity to learn a lifetime of good oral hygiene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>When should I schedule my child\u2019s first dental visit with ProGrin Dental?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can schedule your baby\u2019s first appointment \u00a0one of our offices as soon as the first tooth emerges. We suggest you schedule this first dental appointment by the time your child is a year old.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>My child is a year old and still doesn\u2019t have his or her first tooth. Should I be concerned?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While most children start to have teeth emerge before they are 12 months old, it\u2019s not uncommon for baby teeth to take longer. You are welcome to schedule time with us\u00a0to be certain there is no underlying medical issue, but there\u2019s no harm in waiting a few months before taking this step. Chances are, that first tooth will show up soon!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>My baby only has a few teeth. How should I care for them?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use a soft-bristled, infant toothbrush with a tiny amount of non-fluoride toothpaste once a day at bedtime. This helps eliminate bacteria from the teeth. Bacteria is the culprit that can cause tooth decay. This will also get your child used to the idea of brushing. Wait until your son or daughter is at least three years old and knows not to swallow toothpaste before using a fluoride paste.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about caring for those all of those important baby teeth, <strong>please call ProGrin Dental<\/strong> at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"tel:864.476.3212\">Boiling Springs: 864.592.1647<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"tel:864.761.0123\">Greenville: 864.761.0123<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"tel:864.592.1647\">Woodruff: 864.476.3212<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After all, that\u2019s why we are here &#8211; <strong>we\u2019re happy to serve you and your family!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ProGrin Dental is Woodruff\u2019s favorite family dentist!\u00a0To celebrate Children\u2019s Dental Health Month, here are a few key facts about baby teeth. When your child is born, all 20 baby teeth are already there, just waiting for their big day. 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