| Let’s
take a look at the tooth. The part,
which can be seen in the mouth, is
the crown and the part not seen and
buried in the bony socket of the jaw
firmly enclosed, is the root. The
crown of the tooth is covered with
the enamel, one of the hardest natural
substances known. Dentin, which lies
just under enamel forms, the bulk
of the tooth. It is yellowish and
is not as hard as enamel. Pulp is
the soft tissue that fills the chamber
of the center of the tooth and the
canals that extends down the roots
of the tooth. It contains nerves and
blood vessels. Cementum – a
thin bone like tissue covers and protects
the tooth root. There are twenty teeth
which can be seen in a baby’s
mouth – 8 incisors, 4 canines
and 8 molars, they are called as milk
teeth or more scientifically deciduous
teeth. The first teeth generally come
into the mouth when the child is between
6 and 14 months old. They may be the
two center front teeth on the bottom,
or the two center front teeth on the
top. Some children get their teeth
early; some get late. Every baby’s
schedule is different. The parents
can use this chart to track the development
of their child’s milk teeth.
However, every child’s mouth
is unique and teeth develop at their
own pace. If any tooth seems to come
in (erupt) or come out (shed) very
early or very late, consult your pediatric
dentist. |
