Family Nurse Practitioner Exam

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What are the first teeth to erupt during infancy?

First molars
Second molars
Incisors
Canines

The correct answer is: Incisors

The first teeth to erupt during infancy are the incisors. Typically, the eruption of primary teeth, also known as deciduous teeth, begins around the age of six months. The lower central incisors usually appear first, followed by the upper central incisors. This sequence is significant as these teeth play a crucial role in early feeding, speech development, and the overall growth of the oral cavity structure. In contrast, the first molars and canines erupt later in the teething process, usually between the ages of 16 to 20 months for the first molars and around 18 to 24 months for the canines. This timeline illustrates the natural progression of tooth eruption, emphasizing the incisors' early role in infancy.