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Smiles change a lot as children grow. These guides follow teeth from the very first one through to the grown-up set, so you know what each stage looks like and what to ask your dentist about.
Nine guides that follow a smile from the first tooth to the grown-up set. Pick the stage you are curious about.
When first teeth usually appear, and the order they tend to arrive in.
How grown-up teeth take over from baby teeth as a child gets older.
What teething is, and what families often notice while it is happening.
How pacifier habits relate to growing teeth, and what to ask a dentist.
A common comfort habit, and what dentists keep an eye on over time.
What gaps between baby teeth are, and why they show up.
What it means when teeth do not have much room to line up.
What an orthodontist does, and what that kind of visit is for.
How dental care is adapted for children with additional needs.
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More guides are being added here regularly. This website is for education only and does not replace care from your dentist, physician, or emergency services.
This website is for education only and does not replace care from your dentist, physician, or emergency services.