<\/span><\/h2>\nThroughout a person’s life, the development and replacement of teeth are ongoing processes. Baby teeth that appear during infancy are eventually replaced by permanent teeth. This transitional phase progresses in parallel with the development of the jaw structure in children.<\/p>\n
Baby teeth usually begin to appear around the age of six months. This process continues until the age of three, and by this age, children generally have 20 baby teeth. The process of shedding baby teeth starts around the age of six and usually continues until around fourteen years old. During this period, baby teeth fall out under the pressure of permanent teeth, making room for them.<\/p>\n
The emergence of permanent teeth occurs over a longer period. The first permanent molars, also known as ‘6-year molars’, usually emerge around the age of six. These teeth are located behind the baby teeth and emerge from the back of the jaw structure.<\/p>\n
Times of Emergence and Shedding of Baby Teeth:<\/strong><\/p>\nUpper jaw:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Central incisor: emergence 8-12 months, shedding 6-7 years<\/li>\n
- Lateral incisor: emergence 9-13 months, shedding 7-8 years<\/li>\n
- Canine: emergence 16-22 months, shedding 10-12 years<\/li>\n
- First molar: emergence 13-19 months, shedding 9-11 years<\/li>\n
- Second molar: emergence 25-33 months, shedding 10-12 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lower jaw:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Second molar: emergence 23-31 months, shedding 10-12 years<\/li>\n
- First molar: emergence 14-18 months, shedding 9-11 years<\/li>\n
- Canine: emergence 17-23 months, shedding 9-12 years<\/li>\n
- Lateral incisor: emergence 10-16 months, shedding 7-8 years<\/li>\n
- Central incisor: emergence 6-10 months, shedding 6-7 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Times of Emergence of Permanent Teeth:<\/strong><\/p>\nUpper jaw:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Central incisor: 7-8 years<\/li>\n
- Lateral incisor: 8-9 years<\/li>\n
- Canine: 11-12 years<\/li>\n
- First premolar: 10-11 years<\/li>\n
- Second premolar: 10-12 years<\/li>\n
- First molar: 6-7 years<\/li>\n
- Second molar: 12-13 years<\/li>\n
- Third molar (wisdom tooth): 17-21 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lower jaw:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Third molar (wisdom tooth): 17-21 years<\/li>\n
- Second molar: 11-13 years<\/li>\n
- First molar: 6-7 years<\/li>\n
- Second premolar: 11-12 years<\/li>\n
- First premolar: 10-12 years<\/li>\n
- Canine: 9-10 years<\/li>\n
- Lateral incisor: 7-8 years<\/li>\n
- Central incisor: 6-7 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Functions of Teeth and Daily Care Routines<\/span><\/h2>\nHuman teeth are classified into four main categories: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Each type of tooth performs specific functions; incisors cut food, canines tear it, and molars grind it. These functions play a critical role in preparing food for digestion. Additionally, teeth contribute to the development of speech ability. Regular care is essential for healthy teeth and includes the following steps:<\/p>\n
\n- Brushing teeth twice a day<\/li>\n
- Using fluoride toothpaste<\/li>\n
- Flossing at least once a day<\/li>\n
- Maintaining a balanced diet<\/li>\n
- Avoiding excessively sugary foods and drinks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These steps help keep the teeth healthy for a long time. Dental health is also important for overall health due to the connection<\/p>\n
between the mouth and other systems. Regular dental visits allow for early detection and quick treatment of potential problems. These care routines support the maintenance of healthy teeth and gums and contribute to oral hygiene.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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