Baby (primary) teeth are a child’s first set of teeth. A baby’s teeth start to come in at 6 to 10 months, and by the time a child is 2½ to 3 years old, all 20 baby teeth will have come into the mouth. Taking care of a child’s baby teeth is important for the child’s overall health and development.

Baby teeth are important for children to:

• Chew and eat foods

• Speak clearly

• Keep space for adult teeth

• Stay healthy

• Have self-confidence

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Why Baby Teeth are Important

Por qué son importantes los dientes de leche