When Should I Expect My Child’s Teeth to Erupt and Eventually Fall Out?

October 27, 2023

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a young child with baby teeth

The early years of a child’s life are some of the sweetest times, especially as you consider their changing smile. What starts as a soft, gummy grin quickly morphs into an adorable smirk that showcases only a few budding teeth. Before you know it, more of those pearly whites will appear only to soon fall out and leave you with a (temporarily) toothless child. As you await these times, you may wonder when you can expect it all to happen. Hear from two pediatric dentists who can offer details as to when your child’s tooth eruption will likely begin and when you will say goodbye to their baby teeth.

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Don’t Be at a Loss: Here’s How to Teach Your Child to Use Dental Floss

October 13, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — sproutdentistryallen @ 10:51 pm
Floss

Oral health is crucial to the welfare of the rest of the body, and children should start developing good dental hygiene habits as soon as they possibly can. While teaching a child to brush can be difficult enough, getting them on board with flossing can be even more challenging. Here are some tips to help your child master the art of dental floss so they can have a healthy smile for life.

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