When will my baby's teeth come in? Baby's teeth begin forming even before birth. All 20 primary teeth - also called baby teeth. The lower two front teeth are typically the first to erupt, usually sometime around six months after birth. Do not be concerned if your baby is a little late. By age 3 all 20 primary teeth should be present. What is Baby Bottle Decay? You can avoid this decay! One common way a baby can develop cavities is called "baby bottle tooth decay." It occurs when a child's teeth are frequently exposed to sugary liquids for long periods. Among these are milk, formula, fruit juice and other sweetened liquids. If you must give your baby a bottle at bedtime or naptime, make sure it contains only water. Also, you should not give a baby a pacifier that has been dipped in honey or sugar. When should brushing begin? You should start cleaning your child's teeth as soon as they appear. A small, pea-sized dab or fluoride toothpaste can be used only after the child is old enough not to swallow it. Bremen Family Dentistry welcomes new patients Dr. Doug Tolle, DDS Bremen Family Dentistry 1712 W. Plymouth St. 574-546-2851 Bremen, IN 46506 www.bremenfamilydentistry.com When will my baby's teeth come in? Baby's teeth begin forming even before birth. All 20 primary teeth - also called baby teeth. The lower two front teeth are typically the first to erupt, usually sometime around six months after birth. Do not be concerned if your baby is a little late. By age 3 all 20 primary teeth should be present. What is Baby Bottle Decay? You can avoid this decay! One common way a baby can develop cavities is called "baby bottle tooth decay." It occurs when a child's teeth are frequently exposed to sugary liquids for long periods. Among these are milk, formula, fruit juice and other sweetened liquids. If you must give your baby a bottle at bedtime or naptime, make sure it contains only water. Also, you should not give a baby a pacifier that has been dipped in honey or sugar. When should brushing begin? You should start cleaning your child's teeth as soon as they appear. A small, pea-sized dab or fluoride toothpaste can be used only after the child is old enough not to swallow it. Bremen Family Dentistry welcomes new patients Dr. Doug Tolle, DDS Bremen Family Dentistry 1712 W. Plymouth St. 574-546-2851 Bremen, IN 46506 www.bremenfamilydentistry.com