GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
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Question
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first molars
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primary lower teeth
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primary upper teeth
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there are no permanent teeth at this age
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Detailed explanation-1: -At about the age of 6 years, the first permanent molar teeth erupt. These 4 molars (2 in each jaw) come out behind the child’s baby teeth. Other permanent teeth, such as the incisors, canines, and premolars, erupt into the gaps in the gum left by baby teeth that are lost.
Detailed explanation-2: -If your child’s 6 year molars come in when they are 4, you may worried and unsure whether this is normal. We suggest that you schedule an appointment at our office so that our dentists can examine your child’s mouth and check for any dental-related issues.
Detailed explanation-3: -Instead, the first permanent teeth to come in are generally a child’s “first molars, ” which erupt in the empty space in the back of the gums when the child is somewhere between the ages of 5 and 7.
Detailed explanation-4: -Permanent maxillary and mandibular first molars are the first permanent teeth to erupt into the oral cavity along with the mandibular incisors.
Detailed explanation-5: -The first teeth to appear usually are the two bottom front teeth, also known as the central incisors. They’re usually followed 4 to 8 weeks later by the four front upper teeth (central and lateral incisors).