A dentist who gets an extra two to three years of specialized training to learn about the oral health of children is called the pediatric dentist or a pedodontist. They are made to learn about the oral health of infants to their teenage years.
At a particular age, everyone deals with behavioral changes, and it gets essential for children, pre-teens, and teenagers to know about their dental growth and development. This can help them avoid any future dental problems. A pediatric dentist is well-qualified to meet up with the needs of children of all ages.
It is essential to consider the health of primary teeth. Cavities that are neglected are frequently the primary cause that can affect the growth of permanent teeth.
Primary teeth or baby teeth are just as important:
Soon before the birth, the teeth begin forming in children. When they are around four months, the first baby teeth start erupting, known as the lower central incisors, closely followed by the upper central incisors. Even though all 20 primary teeth usually appear by the age of 3, the pace and order of their eruptions vary.
Permanent teeth start appearing at around the age of 6, beginning with the first molars and lower central incisors. When they are 8, the bottom four primary teeth and the top 4 primary teeth will be replaced by the lateral incisors, i.e., the permanent teeth. Then there will be almost a year or two's break from ages 8-10, and then the rest of the permanent teeth will start appearing. This process will go on until the age of 21.
Adults probably have 28 permanent teeth or maybe up to 32, including the third molars or wisdom teeth.
The primary dental care steps are:
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