Q: What is the Normal Sequence of Tooth Eruption? At 6 months, your child’s first teeth (the lower central incisors) will emerge from the gums, and by the time your child is 2.5 to 3 years old, he or she will have a complete set of 20 milk teeth. This...
Q: Why are My Child’s New Lower Teeth Erupting Behind Her Milk Teeth? This is undoubtedly the most common question asked by panicked parents when they notice their 6- or 7-year-old’s permanent lower front teeth erupting behind the milk teeth. Seeing two rows of teeth (some would describe as “shark’s...
Everyone should be using fluoridated toothpastes, as they have a long history of evidence supporting their effectiveness in reducing decay and strengthening the enamel and is preferable over “natural” fluoride-free toothpastes. Fears over fluoride being “toxic” or “poisonous” are largely unsubstantiated, for the amounts ingested during toothbrushing would be insignificant...
