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When Do Children Get Their Molars?

April 5, 2021

When Do Children Get Their Molars?

Your child will have two sets of teeth: the primary or “baby” teeth and the permanent or “adult” teeth. Kids typically have 20 primary teeth, including four premolars, which are replaced by 32 permanent teeth, 16 in each jaw. Here’s all you need to know about when your little one will have those molars come in.

When Do Children Get Their Molars?

While the exact timing of when molars come in varies, most children get their first molars, known as premolars, sometime between 13 and 19 months on top and 14 and 18 months on the bottom. The second set of molars typically emerge between 25 and 33 months on top and 23 to 31 months on the bottom. These two sets of premolars are usually replaced with their permanent counterparts between ages 10 and 12.

There are three sets of permanent molars that your child will get over the years behind the ends of the baby teeth. The first, known as the six-year molars, typically erupt between ages 6 and 7. Next come the 12-year molars, which usually come in between ages 12 until 13. That makes 28 permanent teeth, including eight molars and eight premolars. The very last molars to come in are the wisdom teeth, also known as the third molars. They usually surface between ages 17 and 21. Wisdom teeth often require extraction because, in most cases, there’s no space to accommodate them, and they are notorious for causing a host of oral health problems.

Preventive Services for Long-Term Healthy Smiles

Jet Set Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is proud to offer preventive services to safeguard your child’s molars and overall oral health.

  • Dental Exams: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends visiting your child’s pediatric dentist for preventive care, beginning at your child’s first birthday. Routine visits to Jet Set Smiles Pediatric Dentistry will set the stage for a lifetime of healthy, happy smiles!
  • Dental Cleanings: Professional cleanings involve removing plaque and tartar deposits to ensure your little one’s smile is squeaky clean and fresh. This essential preventive practice helps combat tooth decay, cavities, periodontal (gum) disease, and halitosis (bad breath).
  • Dental Sealants: These thin, transparent plastic coatings seal the grooves and crevices on the chewing surfaces of your child’s premolars and molars to help keep tooth decay and cavities at bay. We recommend placing dental sealants as soon as your child’s premolars and molars come in.
  • Fluoride Treatments: Fluoride helps strengthen your child’s tooth enamel and makes it more resistant to decay and cavities. Moreover, the simple and painless treatment can reverse the early stages of tooth decay.

Caring For Your Child’s Teeth at Home

The best way you can ensure your child enjoys a healthy smile for a lifetime is to begin oral hygiene practices right from the start. Use a wet, clean gauze or washcloth to wipe your baby’s gums to remove any plaque. Avoid putting your child in bed with a bottle, especially one with a sugary drink. Once those tiny pearly whites emerge, make sure to brush and floss daily as recommended by your trusted team at Jet Set Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, based on your child’s age.

Preventive Pediatric Dentistry Services Near Me

Contact Jet Set Smiles Pediatric Dentistry in Phoenix, AZ, to learn about the quality preventive services we offer to ensure our valued young patients maintain long-term healthy smiles. You can always count on our team for exceptional, gentle services. Call us and schedule your appointment today!