Lottie
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The age at which the first tooth appears differs greatly from child to child. Very occasionally, children are born with one or more teeth. These may need to be removed if they are very loose, as there is a risk that the child could swallow them, or have difficulties with breastfeeding.
Other children may not develop any teeth until they are more than a year old. Usually, however, the first tooth - which tends to be in the middle of the lower jaw - appears at around six months of age. The complete set of 20 primary teeth (baby teeth) is usually present by the age of two-and-a-half years.
The first permanent teeth appear at around six years of age. These tend to be the incisors in the middle of the lower jaw and the first permanent molar teeth. The molars come up behind the primary teeth, they do not replace them.
Myths about teething
Many things have been attributed to teething: rashes, crying, bad temper, runny noses, extra dirty nappies, etc. None of this can be proven, particularly as so many other things that might influence behaviour are happening in the child's life at the same time. The important thing is not to use teething to explain away what might be the signs of illness.
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netdoctor.co.uk
Other children may not develop any teeth until they are more than a year old. Usually, however, the first tooth - which tends to be in the middle of the lower jaw - appears at around six months of age. The complete set of 20 primary teeth (baby teeth) is usually present by the age of two-and-a-half years.
The first permanent teeth appear at around six years of age. These tend to be the incisors in the middle of the lower jaw and the first permanent molar teeth. The molars come up behind the primary teeth, they do not replace them.
Myths about teething
Many things have been attributed to teething: rashes, crying, bad temper, runny noses, extra dirty nappies, etc. None of this can be proven, particularly as so many other things that might influence behaviour are happening in the child's life at the same time. The important thing is not to use teething to explain away what might be the signs of illness.
For more information and resources visit:
netdoctor.co.uk