Even though most children that age have a number of teeth, some children may have delayed tooth eruption. There is usually no concern about this. [back to top]

Even though most children that age have a number of teeth, some children may have delayed tooth eruption. There is usually no cause for concern about this. See similar questions...

Teething, the process of baby (primary) teeth coming through the gums into the mouth, is variable among individual babies. Some babies get their teeth early and some get them late. In general the first baby teeth are usually the lower front (anterior) teeth and usually begin erupting between the age of 6-8 months. Children's teeth begin forming before birth. See similar questions...

Yes, but obviously with them being so young and sensitive, do a patch test first and consult your doctor. There is nothing in the product that is adverse to children as it is completely natural. See similar questions...

Begin daily brushing as soon as the child's first tooth erupts. A pea-size amount of fluoride toothpaste can be used after the child is old enough not to swallow it. We ask parents to help with at least one brushing a day until age six and then supervise until the child does a thorough job. However, each child is different. Your dentist can help you determine whether the child has the skill level to brush properly. Proper brushing removes plaque from the inner, outer and chewing surfaces. See similar questions...

We recommend that parents be very cautious in using supplements or psychoactive medications with children this young. The majority of our feedback on success and safety of use comes from children over the age of six. It must be the parents’ decision for use with children under the age of six (6). NO! These drugs are in the family of amphetamines and their action is to make the person’s dopamine work harder and longer. See similar questions...

If you have no shoulder belts in the back seat, use the lap belt for now. A lap belt at least keeps a passenger from being thrown out of the car in a crash, which increases the risk of death four times compared to staying in the car. If shoulder belts are available but the child is sitting in a center lap belt, move the child to the side. Use the lap AND shoulder belt with a belt-positioning booster until the child is big enough to fit well without a booster. See similar questions...

Children between the ages of 6-12 months old are taught to roll over and maintain a backfloat position in the event of an accidental fall into the water. Teaching your infant to float takes approximately 3-4 weeks. Private 10 minutes lessons per day are held 5 days a week, Monday through Friday. Skilled infants can maintain a backfloat in a bathing suit or in clothing. See similar questions...

Yes. However, English-taught classes extend only up to the 3rd grade. After that, classes are taught in Dutch. See similar questions...

Children over the age of one year are taught to swim with their face in the water, and when they sense the need for air, to rollback onto their back to float. After resting and breathing, they will roll over and continue to swim to the nearest point of safety. A child can perform this swim-float-swim sequence to reach safety in a survival situation. Children can also perform this sequence in their clothes. See similar questions...

No. The space available for the front teeth does not increase after the permanent 6 year molars erupt. In most people, the space available for the front teeth decreases with increasing age. See similar questions...

Usually there is no need for concern. The space can be expected to close in the next few years as the other front teeth erupt. If there is a problem, your pediatric dentist will recognize it. See similar questions...

ANSWER: Usually there is no need for concern. The space can be expected to close in the next few years as the other front teeth erupt. If there is a problem, your pediatric dentist will recognize it. ANSWER: Very probably, unless the cause can be determined and proper preventive and corrective steps are taken. See similar questions...

Permanent teeth are normally more yellow than primary teeth. This becomes very apparent when the child is between the ages of seven and ten, where the adult teeth are next to the very white baby teeth. Once the child has lost several more baby teeth, most children appear to have very white smiles. » Return to Top See similar questions...

Usually there is no need for concern, and the space will close during the next few years as the other front teeth erupt. We will monitor progress during exams and help you determine if orthodontics may be recommended. » Return to Top Generally, the health of your child's permanent teeth will be affected by the same conditions that affected the baby teeth. This is another reason why it is important for your child to visit our office on a regular basis. See similar questions...

This depends on the child's maturity and attention span, which can vary widely among individuals. For most children, age 8 should be considered as a minimum and around age 10 as an optimum starting age. The value of teaching martial arts to very young children is arguable. Kids who start young usually end up quitting young. They view karate as just another one of a parade of activities that mom and dad have ushered them through (like ballet and midget ice hockey). See similar questions...

Manufacturers recommend children be 12 months of age. The centre would like the child to be at least 13 months old; there is no upper limit. copy; Children's Immunisation Centre 2005 | Resources | clinic policies | terms and conditions | powered by SUBnet See similar questions...

Primary, or "baby," teeth are important for many reasons. Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also aid in forming a path that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to erupt. See similar questions...