Surrey Dental Care is a long standing dental practice with family orientation and a quality, caring dental team in Surrey Hills.
Q. My childs baby teeth are still present and the adult teeth are starting to come through - is this a worry?
A. This is quite common. It's often a sign that the mouth won't have enough room for the permanent teeth. See your dentist. Don't upset your child by saying the dentist will need to take teeth out. Let the dentist make the decision. If removing baby teeth won't benefit the child in the long term the dentist may leave nature to take its course.
Baby teeth eruption times: Very approximate
Upper and lower front 4 teeth - 6 to 16 months
Upper and lower canine teeth - 16 to 23 months
Upper and lower molar teeth - 1year to 3 years
Permanent teeth eruption times: Very approximate
Upper and lower front 4 teeth: 6 to 9 years
Upper and lower first molars(six year old molars): 6 to 7 years
Upper and lower canine and premolars: 10 -12 years
Upper and lower second molars(12 year old molars): 11 - 13 years
Upper and lower third molars( wisdom teeth): 17 - 25 years
Dr. Robert Adams and Dr. Ann Monteith together with Dr. Stuart Taylor and Dr Mary Ellen Wilkinson and their team of dedicated staff, are committed to providing quality dentistry in a gentle caring environment.
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We know your kids.
Because our committment is to continuity - great records, great memories, safe places. We know you wont settle for less!
Why do dentists talk about SEALS? Oh, they aren't talking real seals!
We are talking about sealing up a gap in your back teeth so you don't get food stuck in and end up with a hole.
Dr Rob Adams BDSc (Melb)
Dr Ann Monteith BDSc (Melb)
Dr Maryellen Wilkinson BDSc (Melb)
Dr Stuart Taylor BDSc (Melb)
Surrey Dental Care | Surrey Hills | is a long standing dental practice with family orientation and a quality, caring dental team. - Family orientated
