06/01/2026
π¦· Did you know your child's teeth are actually forming before they are even born?
By the time a baby enters the world their full set of 20 primary teeth are already developed and waiting just below the gumline. Some babies are even born with a tooth already erupted, a condition called natal teeth that affects about 1 in every 2,000 births.
And here is where it gets really interesting π
The enamel on your child's baby teeth is actually thinner than a fingernail. That is why cavities in children can progress so much faster than in adults and why waiting until something hurts to come in is never a good idea.
By the time a cavity causes pain in a child it has usually been growing for months. π
Early visits, consistent cleanings, and a little prevention go a long way when the armor protecting those little teeth is that thin.
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