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PEDIATRIC DENTAL
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Dr. B’s
Pediatric Dentistry
_______________
Michael Blen DDS
DR. B’S PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Michael Blen DDS
6363 Poplar Ave. #110
Memphis, TN 38119
901-415-2536
www.DrBlen.com
These slides are for informational purposes only. They are not to be
used for specific diagnosis. Use of these slides does not create a doctor-
patient relationship. Consult with your own pediatric dental
professional for individualized care of your child’s specific dental needs.
Q. WHEN SHOULD MY CHILD FIRST GO
TO THE DENTIST?
A. THE AAPD RECOMMENDS AGE 1
DENTAL VISITS.
Q. WHY ARE BABY TEETH IMPORTANT?
A. IMPORTANCE OF PRIMARY TEETH
Primary teeth (baby teeth) play an important role in our
child’s body
• Esthetics
• First in Digestive Process
• Significant Role in Growth and Development
Q. HOW MANY BABY TEETH WILL MY
CHILD HAVE?
A. CHILDREN NORMALLY DEVELOP 20
BABY TEETH
• Children will Develop 20 Primary Teeth
• Starting Around 6 months until around age 3
• The age of eruption varies, even within the same family
Q. WHAT TO DO ABOUT TEETHING?
A. TEETHING CONCERNS
Teething can include the following symptoms:
• Excessive Drooling
• Changes in Sleeping Patterns
• Pain with Gum Tenderness
Never assume teething is the cause of illness.
Oral analgesics and chilled teething rings may help
alleviate symptoms
Q. WHEN WILL MY CHILD LOSE HIS/HER
FIRST TOOTH?
A. CHILDREN NORMALLY LOSE THEIR
FIRST TOOTH BETWEEN AGES 5-7 YRS.
OLD
• The lower two front teeth are normally the first to go.
• Sometimes the permanent teeth will grow in behind these to baby teeth. Ask your
dentist about this.
Q. WHEN SHOULD I START FLOSSING MY
CHILD’S TEETH
A. YOU SHOULD FLOSS YOUR CHILD’S
TEETH ONCE TWO TEETH TOUCH SIDE TO
SIDE.
Numerous answers to other Frequently Asked
Questions can be found on the American
Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s website:
www.AAPD.org
Pediatric Dental Frequently Asked Questions

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Pediatric Dental Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1. PEDIATRIC DENTAL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Dr. B’s Pediatric Dentistry _______________ Michael Blen DDS
  • 2. DR. B’S PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Michael Blen DDS 6363 Poplar Ave. #110 Memphis, TN 38119 901-415-2536 www.DrBlen.com
  • 3. These slides are for informational purposes only. They are not to be used for specific diagnosis. Use of these slides does not create a doctor- patient relationship. Consult with your own pediatric dental professional for individualized care of your child’s specific dental needs.
  • 4. Q. WHEN SHOULD MY CHILD FIRST GO TO THE DENTIST?
  • 5. A. THE AAPD RECOMMENDS AGE 1 DENTAL VISITS.
  • 6. Q. WHY ARE BABY TEETH IMPORTANT?
  • 7. A. IMPORTANCE OF PRIMARY TEETH Primary teeth (baby teeth) play an important role in our child’s body • Esthetics • First in Digestive Process • Significant Role in Growth and Development
  • 8. Q. HOW MANY BABY TEETH WILL MY CHILD HAVE?
  • 9. A. CHILDREN NORMALLY DEVELOP 20 BABY TEETH • Children will Develop 20 Primary Teeth • Starting Around 6 months until around age 3 • The age of eruption varies, even within the same family
  • 10. Q. WHAT TO DO ABOUT TEETHING?
  • 11. A. TEETHING CONCERNS Teething can include the following symptoms: • Excessive Drooling • Changes in Sleeping Patterns • Pain with Gum Tenderness Never assume teething is the cause of illness. Oral analgesics and chilled teething rings may help alleviate symptoms
  • 12. Q. WHEN WILL MY CHILD LOSE HIS/HER FIRST TOOTH?
  • 13. A. CHILDREN NORMALLY LOSE THEIR FIRST TOOTH BETWEEN AGES 5-7 YRS. OLD • The lower two front teeth are normally the first to go. • Sometimes the permanent teeth will grow in behind these to baby teeth. Ask your dentist about this.
  • 14. Q. WHEN SHOULD I START FLOSSING MY CHILD’S TEETH
  • 15. A. YOU SHOULD FLOSS YOUR CHILD’S TEETH ONCE TWO TEETH TOUCH SIDE TO SIDE.
  • 16. Numerous answers to other Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s website: www.AAPD.org