Mind Your Mouth

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AnswerBank Answer:

When are baby teeth formed?

Baby teeth begin formation during the fourth month of pregnancy. By the time a baby is born all the baby teeth are present in the jawbone waiting to come in as the baby develops.

Mouth Myths
It's too late for braces. My teeth are set in stone.
The older you get the more teeth you lose.
Have a baby lose a tooth.
Cavities? No big deal. They're just baby teeth.
A harder brush is better.
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