At what age children teeth start's falling & what care do we need to take at that time.?

Question

would like to know upto what age teeth generally get's replaced [ i am talking about small children ]

Answer 1

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Why are "baby teeth" so important? Don't they "fall out"?

Primary teeth have been labeled "baby teeth". However, the first tooth usually isn't lost until 6 years of age and some primary molars must function until 12 or 13 years of age before they are replaced. Primary teeth are necessary for proper chewing, proper speech, the proper development of the jaws and for esthetics. Care of the primary teeth is important not only for proper function, but also to avoid a number of unpleasant conditions that result from their neglect.
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http://www.childrens-dental-care.com/main.htm

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Early dental care is the key

Dr P C Jacob shares a few tips on dental care in childhood.

An early start in regular dental care forms an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Dentists recommend the first dental visit between the ages of one and two so that the child starts getting used to the dentist. Here are a few tips to be followed during the initial years for dental care.

The first years

Before the teeth appears, clean your baby�s mouth with a damp cloth or gauze, especially after meals and at bed time. This establishes the importance of having clean gums and teeth at an early age itself. The teeth starts generally appearing after six months, but can vary from one baby to another. Once the teeth starts appearing, they can be cleaned with a soft-bristled brush in the morning and at night. As these teeth are prone to decay, it is important to prevent the �nursing bottle syndrome� which leads to extensive decay of teeth. If the child is given a bottle filled with milk or fruit juice at bedtime or for long periods during the day, the extended exposure of teeth to the sugar leads to decay. To prevent this, clean the teeth after feeds and give the child a bottle filled with water instead of milk at bedtime.

Teething pain

Between the ages of six months and three years, the child will have teething pain, which is associated with sore and tender gums. The pain can be soothed by gently rubbing the gums with a clean finger, a small cool spoon or wet gauze. A cool, clean teething ring can also be given to the baby to chew on.

Most babies thumb suck. This habit should normally stop by the time the child is about two years of age. If the child does not stop, discourage the habit. Prolonged thumb sucking can lead to crowding and crooked teeth and the child can have problems with biting. The dental surgeon could assist you in making your baby get rid of this habit by giving certain appliances for the child. At this stage, it is advisable to start fluoride therapy. Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and prevents tooth decay, it also helps to repair minor decay damage. Fluoride therapy is normally done once or twice in a year by the dental surgeon using fluoride gel.

Pit and fissure sealants

Between the age of six and seven, the first �permanent� tooth - the lower first molar tooth - appears. Once the permanent teeth starts appearing, it is advisable to cover them with sealants. Sealants are plastic materials, which are applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth ie. premolars and molars. The back teeth have depressions and grooves (pits and fissures) in which bacteria and fermentable foods like sugars and starches get settled. These can lead to tooth decay as the pits and fissures cannot be cleaned with a tooth brush. Sealants seal off the pits and fissures from the oral environment, thus preventing decay.

The procedure for the application of sealants is also quite simple. The teeth are first cleaned and they are then roughened with an acid solution to help the sealant adhere to the tooth surface. The sealant is then painted on and hardened with a special curing light. As long as the sealant is present on the tooth surface, it prevents decay.

Diet for healthy teeth

A balanced diet helps in having healthy teeth among children. The child�s diet should include a variety of vegetables - especially green leafy vegetables, cereals and dairy products. Limit snacking and make the child rinse the mouth after eating. Fizzy drinks should also be restricted.

Primary teeth

Primary or milk teeth are very important and must be retained until they are lost naturally. They have a number of important functions. They help the child to chew properly and allow it to develop good pronunciation and speech habits. They also allow children to feel good about the way they look. Milk teeth also help in the proper eruption of permanent teeth.

If primary teeth are lost before time, the space should be maintained using a �space maintainer�, as recommended by the paediatric dentist for the permanent teeth to erupt.

If the space is lost, then it will affect the eruption of the permanent teeth and may require major dental work later.

Primary or milk teeth are very important for the well-being of children.
If parents can take good care of the first 20, then children can be proud of the next 32 that will come.
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http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr022004/liv4.asp

Answer 2

My eldest son, having sported a classic double-incisor gap for the last 2-3 months, now has his first adult tooth peeping out from his gumline. He's 7 years and 4 months old. His best friend, 3 months younger, has a single gap and front teeth like a wobbly picket fence. I would say that the adult teeth start to come through in a childs 8th year but have no idea how long the whole process takes. When it's all done, I'll let you know though!

Answer 3

between 6 to 8
take care of cleanliness
if the teeth doesn't fall consult a dentist

Answer 4

the milk teeth usually starts to fall between the ages 6 to 8. If they have not fallen off beyond that age...it may have to be extracted otherwise it will impede the permanent teeth from erupting. Good dental hygiene should be observed at any age. Try to get toothpaste with no flouride for ur kids as swallowing toothpaste with flouride tends to cause the permanent teeth to be discoloured....especially if they have not erupted yet.

Answer 5

between 6 to 8 and just normal care, nothing extra. better if you asked your dentist

Answer 6

6to8 age. take care of cleanliness,brushing,and shouldn't touch the gums.

Answer 7

8 years old..drink lots of milk to help it grow faster