AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
which of the following statements about deciduous teeth is true?
A
it is normal for the first tooth to be present at birth, appear during the first year, or appear after their first birthday
B
deciduous teeth are permanent
C
the molars are the first to come in
D
deciduous teeth start to form in the jaw only days before they break throught the surface of the gums
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Most babies will develop teeth between 6 and 12 months. Typically, the first teeth to come in are almost always the lower front teeth (the lower central incisors), and most children will usually have all of their baby teeth by age 3.

Detailed explanation-2: -On average, a child’s first teeth will start to arrive around the age of six months, though they can come sooner or several months later, depending on the child. The bottom front teeth (central incisors) usually show first, with their counterparts on top showing a month or two later.

Detailed explanation-3: -Deciduous teeth is the official term for baby teeth, milk teeth, or primary teeth. Deciduous teeth start developing during the embryonic stage and then commonly begin to come in about 6 months after birth.

Detailed explanation-4: -bottom incisors (bottom front teeth) – these are usually the first to come through, usually at around 5 to 7 months. top incisors (top front teeth) – these tend to come through at about 6 to 8 months.

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