Ask the Dental Experts
Our philosophy is to help our patients achieve and maintain exceptional dental health. We work hard to make sure that our level of care is deserving of our patients’ respect and confidence. Our tradition of preventive dentistry is the basis for all service and care in our practice. We welcome all questions and comments regarding dentistry in the hope that we increase your dental "IQ" and help you make better dental health decisions.Friday, May 26, 2006
Crooked Baby Teeth
My two year old's tooth is coming in sideways. A friend of mine said that this is normal and that it will probably straighten out on its own. Should I have it checked out?
Usually the first baby teeth to come into the mouth are the two bottom front teeth. They begin to appear when your child is about 6 to 8 months old.
The 4 upper front teeth usually follow. The remainder of your baby’s teeth will appear periodically, usually in pairs on each side of the jaw, until the child is about 2 1/2 years old. By the time your child is 2 ½ years old, all 20 baby teeth will most likely have come in.
Do not worry if some teeth are a few months early or late. Every child is different.
There are many variations that are normal, but there are also some problems such as missing teeth, extra teeth, or teeth that are erupting out of position that can occur. We would definitely suggest that you have your child see a dentist soon. Please call our offices at 888.790.0309.
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