Central Incisors

The maxillary central incisors are one of only two types of teeth which has an interproximal contact with itself. The other type of teeth is the mandibular central incisors. In usually preferred and healthy states, the central incisors touch in the incisal third of the teeth. Central incisors are flat and thin, and they slice through food when you take a bite. Although upper and lower central incisors are similar shapes, they are different sizes. A central incisor is often a baby’s first tooth. The lower central incisors usually appear when the baby is 6 to 10 months old. Central incisors’ prominent position in the mouth means that any discoloration, decay or chips are especially noticeable. Parents should clean their babies’ first teeth as soon as they appear by brushing them twice a day with a toothbrush like My First Colgate, which has extra soft bristles for gentle, yet effective cleaning.