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Baby teeth eruption out of sequence
Submitted by stefan on Fri, 06/03/2009 - 8:48pm
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Finally we realised that one of the first upper molars was actually coming through ... and not only that ... a few days later we spotted another one on the other side, then another two. So within a couple of weeks he suddenly had 4 first molars! All of them appearing totally out of sequence of course! Well I'm pretty sure he's alright though and he'll have all of his teeth eventually. I guess it proves the point that you can't always go by statistics (especially not with kids). While he is still missing 2 of his lateral incisors and the canines of course, he is definitely enjoying the molars as it allows him to properly chew food now. Of course it also means there are more teeth to brush now - YAY! -Stef  
  
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This is what my dentist
This is what my dentist suggests as well.
Hey Brad - thanks for your
Hey Brad - thanks for your advice. So I've got another half year, then Noah will be 2 1/2 - I'll post an article on the first visit to the dentist! :-)
-Stef
Hiya Stef, the common advice
Hiya Stef, the common advice is 2 1/2 for the first visit. Once at school they can see a school dental therapist, (if you can find one...they seem to be hard to find these days)but it helps to come in with Mum and Dad at this stage. Thanks very much
Hey Brad - cool ... great
Hey Brad - cool ... great tip. I guess that goes for everyone who wants to get their children used to going to the dentist. By what age (at the latest) would you say should children have been seen by a dentist? I.e. to check if everything is OK?
-Stef
Im a dentist and a recent
Im a dentist and a recent new dad, if you have any concerns at all take your wee one in with you at your next appointment, most dentists are happy to see them with you, it builds a good patient in the future when all you are doing is taking a look with Dad there in a comfortable environment for the young one.
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