{"id":181,"date":"2020-01-08T16:08:18","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T16:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/?p=181"},"modified":"2020-03-11T12:56:52","modified_gmt":"2020-03-11T12:56:52","slug":"when-should-a-baby-get-their-first-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/08\/when-should-a-baby-get-their-first-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should My Baby Get Their First Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_178034061__1582481020_82020.jpg\" alt=\"a baby with two small tooth buds protruding from the bottom arch\" class=\"wp-image-182\" width=\"345\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_178034061__1582481020_82020.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_178034061__1582481020_82020-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_178034061__1582481020_82020-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> There\u2019s nothing greater than watching your baby\u2019s gummy smile morph into an adorable mouth of teeth. And while the pictures will keep you smiling for a lifetime, you may be wondering, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">when should my baby get their first tooth<\/a>?\u201d If you\u2019re worried that a tooth should have already come in, let a pediatric dentist explain exactly what and when to expect those first primary teeth to come through.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should the First Baby Tooth Appear?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before your child is even born, all 20 of their primary\nteeth are sitting and waiting to erupt through the gums. Don\u2019t be surprised to\nsee the first one or two make an appearance between the ages of 6-10 months. It\nis usually the two bottom front teeth that appear first, followed by the two upper\nfront teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will most likely know when this happens, as your baby\nwill begin the process of teething. Since this can be a difficult time for both\nyou and your child, you\u2019ll want to find ways to soothe their gums and relieve some\nof the discomfort they are feeling. Your pediatric dentist can provide useful\ntips to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should You Schedule Your Child\u2019s First Dental Appointment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appropriate time to schedule your baby\u2019s first dental\nappointment is either right after their first tooth erupts or when they turn\none. This is a great opportunity to introduce your little one to the sights and\nsounds of a dentist&#8217;s office without it seeming \u201ctoo scary.\u201d Your child\u2019s\npediatric dentist will gently and quickly check their smile for proper growth\nand development as well as make sure there are no problems emerging at this\nstage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, even if your little one\u2019s teeth haven\u2019t come in by\nthe age of one, it\u2019s okay! This is completely normal and nothing to be concerned\nabout. Go ahead and schedule their initial dentist\u2019s appointment and let your\nchild\u2019s dentist take a quick look to make sure everything is fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is Good Oral Health Important at an Early Age? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tooth decay and cavities are common among children. Why?\nTheir ability to brush and floss correctly does not fully develop until they\nare older (around the age of 8), so getting to some of those hard to reach\nareas can prove difficult. This is why regular dental checkups and cleanings\nevery six months are important in addition to helping your child develop good\ndental habits from an early age. By showing them how to brush and floss their\nteeth, they will begin to learn how to take care of their oral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your child\u2019s dentist can provide you with tips and\ntechniques that will encourage and inspire your little one to get excited about\ncaring for their teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Author <\/strong><br>Dr. Layne Benzley earned his bachelor\u2019s degree in economics from Brigham Young University before going on to receive his dental degree from the University of Iowa. He received his pediatric dental specialty certificate from the Eastman Dental Center at the University of Rochester and has completed all the requirements to be a certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Offering high-quality dental care to young smiles, he is happy to help parents and children walk through various stages of oral growth and development. To learn more, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">contact us<\/a> at <strong>(303) 660-5373<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing greater than watching your baby\u2019s gummy smile morph into an adorable mouth of teeth. 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