Does Your Little One Have Enough Baby Teeth?



Your baby should have 20 baby teeth. While they come in at different times they should have roughly the same amount come in on top and on the bottom around the same time. Usually their baby teeth begin to come in at six months. After their two front teeth come in, then quickly the other 4 front teeth follow and then the bottom teeth begin to fill in. Sometimes, the bottom teeth do not come in at the same time or they may have more teeth on the top than on the bottom.

If you have concerns about whether your child’s baby teeth are coming in correctly, schedule a routine checkup with your pediatric dentist, Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team in order for them to evaluate and ensure there is not a bigger problem with your child’s baby teeth.

Their full set of teeth should be in around the age of 2 ½ or 3, but all children are a little different and it may take a little longer. Baby teeth also tend to be smaller and whiter than adult teeth, but take note, they are just as important as their permanent teeth.


For more information, contact Dr. Fuller and his team.

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