The process of your child losing their baby teeth and having their adult ones emerge is an exciting milestone – it means they’re growing into their “big kid” smile! Ideally, their primary teeth will fall out before their permanent ones make an appearance. However, it doesn’t always happen that way. When this phenomenon occurs, children have two rows of teeth, often referred to as “shark teeth.” Keep reading to learn if this is common or something you should be concerned about.

Did you know that the average kid consumes three cups of sugar on Halloween? So, it’s not surprising that cases of tooth decay spike during this time of year! To help keep your child’s smile decay-free (as well as the smiles of the kids in your neighborhood), consider passing out these fun Halloween candy alternatives.