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What to do if i know baby teeth start to form long before baby is born. when do adult teeth begin to form?
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Before birth: It is true that most baby teeth are formed before the baby is born--starting at around the 8th week of pregnancy. The adult front teeth and often the first ("6-year") molars can start to form at about 20 weeks in a normal pregnancy.
Answered 10/30/2019
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Soon: Shortly after birth the first permanent teeth start to form. Permanent teeth are starting to form until about age 13-15. If there is not Fluoride in the drinking water, a supplement should therefore be started shortly after birth for the maximum protection against decay.
Answered 9/12/2014
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In utero: The permanent incisors and 6 year molars actually begin to form in utero. That's why fluorides are so important as teeth are forming. See a pediatric dental specialist @ age 1 for help.
Answered 5/16/2013
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