Eruption Sequence of Baby Teeth

Many parents are curious about the eruption sequence of baby teeth. Just as eruption of the baby teeth follow a pattern, the secondary teeth usually do as well. The exact order and timing can vary from child to child, but this chart can help predict an approximate time frame and pattern of eruption. If you have further questions or concerns, please contact your pediatric dentist; as they can help address those concerns.

Dont Panic...Cavities Are Common!

Are you sure?! How did this happen? Those are just a couple questions that run through a parent's head when they find out their child has a cavity. Cavities and tooth decay are among the world's most common health problems. They're especially common in children, teenagers and older adults. But anyone who has teeth can get cavities, including infants. Yes, even children with good dental habits can get cavities. You see, there are a number of reasons why cavities occur. Some causes, like eating sugary foods or not brushing and flossing regularly, are within your control. Other causes, like genetics, are not. Don't beat yourself up over it, do your best to make healthy changes at home to help prevent cavities and be sure to treat the teeth with cavities so future problems do not arise. Stick to the basics. Proper brushing and flossing, a healthy diet and a limit on sugary foods and drinks will help prevent cavities at every stage of your child's life.

Printables!

School is officially out for Summer! If you are needing something to keep your kids busy during quiet time or even a rainy day, look no further! Attached are some fun printables for the kiddos that are also educational! It's a win for all!

https://mouthmonsters.mychildrensteeth.org/printable-fun-oral-health-activities-to-do-at-home/

5 Dental Apps That Make Dentistry FUN!
Brushing teeth is a real pain when you're five years old. When you're a parent trying to make sure your five-year-old is doing it well or often enough, it's an even bigger pain. Sometimes it takes an app with games, characters, music, and rewards to make it more fun for kids and parents alike.

Here are five apps that make dental health fun and easy for kids:

Disney Magic Timer by Oral-B

Brushing is more exciting when you can do it with characters from your favorite movies. Scan any Crest or Oral-B Pro-Health Stages product to reveal characters like Olaf, Darth Vader, Belle, Cinderella, and many others. Collect a new digital sticker after each successful two minutes of brushing; track progress with stars and milestone badges on the Brushing Calendar.

• Encourages kids to brush for two minutes twice daily.
• Shows proper technique.
• Rewards for daily brushing.

Price: free

Ages: 4+

Available: iTunes store and Google Play

Toothsavers Brushing Game Offered by Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives

Good brushing habits can be an adventure. In this app, an evil sorceress has cast a wicked spell, leaving everyone's mouths to rot and be overrun by cavities. Kids have two minutes to brush and scrub away the spell for each of the kingdom's quirky inhabitants. For every few days your kids brush, they'll unlock a new Toothsaver to brush with. Brush for 30 days and they'll have the chance to defeat the evil sorceress herself!

• Encourages kids to brush for two minutes twice daily.
• Kids can practice brushing on fun characters.
• Rewards for daily brushing.
• Parents can designate daily brushing time and monitor progress.

Price: free

Ages: 4+

Available: iTunes store and Google Play

Brush DJ

This app makes brushing fun even for older children. Play two minutes of music from your devices, cloud, or streaming services. Kids can choose the color of the screen and timer to match their toothbrush, bathroom, or they can just pick their favorite color combinations.

Price: free

Ages: 4+

Available: iTunes store and Google Play 

My Teeth All Inclusive

Learn to brush teeth while imitating one of four different characters. Kids get to choose the character and parents get to choose the brushing sequence for the character to follow. Kids enjoy listening to music and watching the timer count down three minutes while they brush.

• Encourages kids to brush for three minutes twice daily.
• Shows proper technique.
• No need for in-app purchases.

Price: $1.99

Ages: 4+

Available: iTunes

My Bright Smile By Colgate-Palmolive Company

The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program is now an educational app. Kids learn to brush twice and floss daily by playing five games, including “Visit the Dentist,Swipe the Sweets and Brush the Teeth. There's even a two-minute song that will help keep your kids brushing until every tooth is cleaned.

• Encourages kids to brush for two minutes twice daily.
• Teaches kids about healthy eating.
• Encourages proper technique.

Price: free

Ages: 4+

Available: iTunes and Google Play

Help your kids practice the correct (and fun) way to brush and floss to maintain healthy teeth and gums. 

If Children Lose Their Baby Teeth, Why Fix Them?

Yes, baby teeth do ultimately end up falling out, but they serve many important functions until they are lost. First and foremost, baby teeth are important for eating and chewing. In addition to making any smile a happy and beautiful one, baby teeth also help in speech development. Baby teeth reserve space for the developing permanent teeth growing below the surface and help guide them into the proper place for eruption. If baby teeth are lost before the permanent teeth are ready to erupt, the teeth that are already in the mouth can drift into a different spot and the permanent teeth that will eventually grow in can get off track and wind up in the wrong spot or stuck. This can lead to additional orthodontic work (often braces) later on for your child.

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