How many teeth do we have?
Happy “Tooth-Day”!
Farah Flossit here, wishing you well:)
We are always chatting about taking care of our teeth from an early age, but how many do we have? Do newborns have teeth? Do we have more after we loose our baby teeth? These are questions you will have answers to by the end of this post. So here we go!
DO NEWBORNS HAVE TEETH?
When we think of newborns, we really never associate teeth with their cute little mouths, however, at birth the crowns of 20 “baby” or primary teeth are almost completely formed & are hidden from view in their tiny jawbones.
The four front teeth-2 upper & 2 lower- usually make an appearance (erupts), as early as 6 months after birth. Most children have a full set of primary teeth by the time they are 3 years old. A child’s jaw continues to grow, making room for the permanent (adult) teeth that will begin to erupt at about age 6. Although I may sound like a broken record about this, primary teeth may be temporary, but they deserve the best care from the very beginning. Children need strong, healthy primary teeth not only to chew, but to pronounce words properly.
The first set of teeth also holds a place in the jaw for the permanent teeth, which moves into place as the primary teeth are shed. Primary teeth should be kept clean & healthy so that your child can remain mouth monster clean & free from cavities & pain. Infections from decayed primary teeth can damage the permanent teeth developing under them. Similar to building a strong home, a good foundation is very important. So, children have 20 baby teeth- 10 on the top & 10 on the bottom. Feel free to refer to one of our previous posts for Tooth Fairy ideas.
Below is a printable chart that will help you document your little one’s development:
Around age 6, most children begin to lose their baby teeth. The process will continue into their early teens. As adults, we have more teeth than children. Most adults end up with 32 teeth. Among these are 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, & 12 molars (including wisdom teeth). Most people have a complete set of adult teeth by the time they reach their teenage years. It is common for adults to have their wisdom teeth removed because there is not always enough room for them to grow in comfortably or without causing misalignment of other teeth.
Well, now that you know how many teeth your kids have or will have, just know that they ALL need your special love & care!!! If they make an appearance in your mouth, Good Oral Hygiene is imperative to a healthy mouth, a beautiful smile, & a healthy body:)
Thank you for tuning in on today’s Happy “Tooth-Day’s” report!
I look forward to chatting with you all next week!
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Your Friend,
Farah Flossit (Special Agent Flossit)
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