{"id":575,"date":"2026-10-22T14:45:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T20:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/22\/a-complete-guide-to-baby-teeth\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T14:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T20:45:25","slug":"a-complete-guide-to-baby-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/22\/a-complete-guide-to-baby-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"From Your Child\u2019s First Tooth to the Tooth Fairy: Your Complete Guide to Baby Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From their first tooth and teething milestones to discussing the Tooth Fairy, your child’s smile goes through a lot as it grows. As a parent, you may have questions about what to expect along the way. Whether it’s welcoming another tooth or saying goodbye to the ones that made their little grin your absolute favorite, here is a complete guide to baby teeth<\/a>.<\/p>

What You Should Know About Baby Teeth<\/h2>

Although they may be small, your child’s baby teeth play a big role in their daily life and long-term oral health. They may be temporary, but for years they let your little one eat comfortably, speak clearly, and show off the adorable grin you love.<\/p>

Most babies get their first tooth around 6 months old, and they keep coming in until they reach the age 3. Of course, this varies among children, but most will have all 20 teeth by this time. It’s not until they turn 6, on average, that they will begin losing their baby teeth so that adult ones can erupt – a process that normally continues until they turn 12.<\/p>

Keeping their baby teeth healthy helps ensure their permanent teeth erupt successfully.<\/p>

How Can You Take Proper Care of Your Child’s Baby Teeth?<\/h2>

You may be thinking, “Baby teeth fall out anyway, so why does it matter if I take care of them?” Well, there are a few reasons to keep in mind. Regular brushing and flossing from an early age help your child build healthy hygiene habits they will carry as they grow. Also, losing baby teeth too early increases the risk of dental drift, which makes it harder for permanent teeth to erupt.<\/p>

To keep their smile healthy during this time, make sure that you:<\/p>