Teeth begin to develop

The growth of teeth is amazing, and it begins in the early stages before we are born. Imagine that when we are in our mother's womb, the growth of teeth has already begun. This process requires the close cooperation of epithelial tissue and mesenchymal tissue, like a carefully organized dance. At the beginning, the position of the teeth is determined on the developing oral epithelium. Around the sixth week, small tooth buds begin to form in the mouth. These tooth buds will grow and become stronger to form primary tooth germs. In the following weeks, substances such as enamel and dentin begin to accumulate around the tooth germs, like a layer of hard armor for the teeth. By about the 20th week, the deciduous teeth have fully grown, waiting to show their brilliance in the mouth.

Eruption of deciduous teeth

We begin to grow deciduous teeth about six months to a year after birth, and the exact time varies from person to person. As deciduous teeth grow slowly in the jawbone, they exert pressure on the surrounding tissues, causing the alveolar bone covering them to be absorbed. This allows the teeth to grow through the gums and find the correct position in the mouth. Growing deciduous teeth is an important stage in growth. Teeth at this stage begin to grow gradually. In most cases, deciduous teeth begin to grow about six months after birth, and by the age of 2.5 to 3 years old, all 20 deciduous teeth are basically in place. Deciduous teeth are relatively small, very white in color, and the cut surface of the teeth is relatively flat. These 20 deciduous teeth include 4 incisors, 4 canines, and 12 molars. During the deciduous teeth stage, the teeth may be a little uneven, but this is normal. As the growth and jawbone develop, the teeth will gradually become even. When growing deciduous teeth, pay attention to oral hygiene, clean your teeth regularly, and avoid tooth decay.

The formation of permanent teeth

When you are six or seven years old, your baby teeth begin to undergo some magical changes. A new permanent tooth germ will grow behind the baby tooth. It will slowly absorb the root of the baby tooth, and then the baby tooth will loosen and fall out. This is what we often call "changing teeth"! This permanent tooth germ will slowly grow into a strong permanent tooth, just like the previous baby tooth. The formation of permanent teeth takes longer and will continue until adolescence and even early adulthood. During this time, the mandible will also continue to grow and change so that it can accommodate the larger permanent teeth. As the permanent teeth grow one by one, they will gradually replace the original baby teeth and complete the transition from the child dentition to the adult dentition. There is also a certain order in which permanent teeth grow out, and different teeth will grow out at different times. Maintaining good living habits and oral hygiene habits is essential for the health and development of permanent teeth. Regular oral examinations and advice from your dentist can also help keep your teeth healthy.