How many baby teeth are there, and when do they fall out?
There are 20 baby (deciduous/primary) teeth, which all fall out. The first teeth to fall out are usually the lower front teeth, usually between ages 4 and 8. After the eight front teeth fall out, (4 top and 4 bottom) no teeth will fall out for approximately 2 years. Between ages 8 and 14 the last 12 baby teeth in the back will fall out. Dental Chart Back to Top When can my child have fluoride toothpaste? If you have EBMUD water coming to your home, and you do not have a charcoal filter, your child (under 4 years old) is getting adequate fluoride (if they are drinking two glasses of water each day). If your child is drinking tap water each day and swallowing toothpaste with fluoride, their permanent teeth can receive too much fluoride and develop white or brown streaks. Your child does not need fluoride toothpaste until 4 years old UNLESS, your dentist has identified risk factors which could make your child more susceptible to getting dental decay or if your child already has had caviti
