DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPING TEETH Your child's dental health begins earlier than you might think. Teeth begin forming in the womb when I the fetus is only about six weeks old. At this stage, the basic substance of the teeth is formed. By three to four months the hard tissue that surrounds teeth is formed. After birth, teeth begin coming in between six and twelve months old. Children should start brushing when the first tooth emerges. After about two years, a child's final baby teeth will emerge (the four second molars). Paying attention to your own dental health during pregnancy will help support your child's developing teeth. Consuming nutrients like calcium, protein, phosphorus, and vitamins A, C, and D, will help your baby grow healthy teeth. Taught early enough, healthy habits turn into healthy lifestyles. Begin with proper brushing and flossing techniques and a tooth- friendly diet. Continue with regular professional care and cleanings for a beaming smile that will last a lifetime. If you would like more information. on how to get your child's dental i experience off to a good start, we welcome your call at CARPENTER DENTAL, 507-331-0909. We have both children and adults as patients here at 1086 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, because everyone, regardless of age, deserves a winning smile. P.S. For many children, the middle teeth on the bottom, called the central incisors, are the first to come in. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPING TEETH Your child's dental health begins earlier than you might think . Teeth begin forming in the womb when I the fetus is only about six weeks old . At this stage , the basic substance of the teeth is formed . By three to four months the hard tissue that surrounds teeth is formed . After birth , teeth begin coming in between six and twelve months old . Children should start brushing when the first tooth emerges . After about two years , a child's final baby teeth will emerge ( the four second molars ) . Paying attention to your own dental health during pregnancy will help support your child's developing teeth . Consuming nutrients like calcium , protein , phosphorus , and vitamins A , C , and D , will help your baby grow healthy teeth . Taught early enough , healthy habits turn into healthy lifestyles . Begin with proper brushing and flossing techniques and a tooth friendly diet . Continue with regular professional care and cleanings for a beaming smile that will last a lifetime . If you would like more information . on how to get your child's dental i experience off to a good start , we welcome your call at CARPENTER DENTAL , 507-331-0909 . We have both children and adults as patients here at 1086 Wyoming Ave. , Forty Fort , because everyone , regardless of age , deserves a winning smile . P.S. For many children , the middle teeth on the bottom , called the central incisors , are the first to come in . Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort , PA ( 570 ) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com