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Understanding the Rule of 7 in Pediatric Dentistry

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  It's important to understand the growth of your child's teeth to take care of them properly. According to a Modesto dentist, the process can be aided by following their “Rule of 7,” or “7 4 Rule.” Parents can use this rule to monitor the eruption of baby teeth and have plenty of time to take care of dental hygiene and detect any issues early on. Like identifying a cavity or waiting too long before taking the child to a Pediatric Dentistry Modesto for proper care.   What Is the Rule of 7?   The Rule of 7 provides an easy chronology for the eruption of primary teeth:   At 7 months: Children usually get their first tooth.   Every 4 months thereafter: About 4 new teeth erupt.   Following the same pattern:   11 months : 4 teeth   15 months : 8 teeth   19 months : 12 teeth   23 months : 16 teeth   27 months : 20 teeth (a complete set of primary teeth)   This rule is a general guideline; however, there could be differences in ...