{"id":995,"date":"2025-05-30T23:39:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T23:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/blog\/?p=995"},"modified":"2026-03-26T20:06:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:06:17","slug":"the-little-smiles-handbook-a-parents-guide-to-baby-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbdentist.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/30\/the-little-smiles-handbook-a-parents-guide-to-baby-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"The Little Smiles Handbook: A Parent\u2019s Guide to Baby Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Baby teeth may be small, but they\u2019re just as important as permanent ones when it comes to your child\u2019s development. In fact, these early teeth do way more than you might realize! Understanding how baby teeth work, when they appear, and how to care for them<\/a> can set your child up for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Here\u2019s a pocket guide to everything you need to know about these small but mighty training teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

When Do Baby Teeth Come In?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most children get their first tooth between 6 and 12 months of age, usually starting with the lower front teeth. From there, new teeth continue to arrive until about age 3. By the time your child\u2019s smile is complete, they\u2019ll have 20 baby teeth\u201410 on top and 10 on the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this is a general timeline. Every child is different, so don\u2019t worry if your child\u2019s development doesn\u2019t match up with these dates exactly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Baby Teeth Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though baby teeth eventually fall out, they serve several important purposes, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n