Most babies start to have baby teeth around 6 months old, and by a certain age, all baby teeth will have fully grown. Although baby teeth may replace permanent teeth, the health and neatness of baby teeth can also affect the growth of permanent teeth in the future. Therefore, some parents want to know how many teeth a 2-year-old baby will have?
Under normal circumstances, a baby's baby teeth will fully grow between the ages of two and a half. Due to individual differences in development and nutrient intake, the growth rate of baby teeth may also vary. Therefore, some babies may have all their baby teeth fully grown by the age of two, that is, 20 baby teeth, while others may not have fully grown yet. If not fully grown, it may be due to a lack of molars, that is, the baby may have grown approximately 16 or 18 baby teeth.
After the baby starts to sprout baby teeth, the mother should pay attention to the baby's oral hygiene and the germination of baby teeth, because healthy baby teeth can provide functional stimulation to the jawbone, dental arch, and muscles of the jaw and face, promoting normal development of the jaw and face. Some babies who chew sideways for a long time may affect the normal development of the jaw and face, resulting in crooked faces. In addition, severe dental caries not only affect appearance, but also may cause the baby to feel inferior due to ridicule, affecting their mental health development.
When a baby's baby teeth first appear, the mother can gently clean their teeth and oral hygiene by wrapping gauze with her fingers. After the baby's baby teeth grow a few more, she can use a children's toothbrush to brush their teeth, preferably once in the morning and once in the evening. After each baby finishes eating, she should rinse their mouth with warm water to reduce food residue in the mouth. She should take the baby to the hospital for regular oral examinations. Once oral diseases are found, they should be treated as soon as possible.
