Basics of Oral Health 1: Baby Teeth Are Important

Basics of Oral Health 1: Baby Teeth Are Important

Goal: Learn why baby teeth are important

Big Bites: Things You Should Know

  • Baby teeth are important – they help us smile, eat, talk, and hold space for adult teeth.
  • Baby teeth, also called primary teeth, will start to come in at about 6 months of age and continue to until about age two and a half.
  • Taking care of children’s baby teeth helps to establish good oral health habits and increases the chances of having a healthy mouth later in life.