In my dental practice I had noticed that many parents were not aware of the importance of their children’s baby teeth. That is because of the general opinion regarding baby teeth as temporary teeth that are going to fall out eventually. In fact, it is extremely important to protect baby teeth as explained below:

1. Baby teeth, also called primary teeth, hold the space for the corresponding permanent teeth to come. If for some reason, early removal of baby teeth happens, a gap is created. Surrounding teeth start moving to fill the gap resulting in crooked permanent teeth.
2. The number of years baby teeth stay in a child’s mouth is not a short period. Though the front teeth, called incisors, are there for 6-8 years of age, the rest of the teeth, called cuspids and molars, practically fall out at age of 11-13 years. That is close to teenage years.
3. Children are likely to get more cavities since they don’t brush and floss their teeth properly. They also snack often on soft, sticky and sweet foods like candies, cookies and chocolates. When untreated cavities become big and painful, teeth need to be pulled out. That becomes a traumatic experience for children. Those children will develop fear from the dental office for the rest of their life.
4. Baby teeth are also important for chewing food and speech. If neglected, the painful cavities and infection will interfere with child’s nutrition and school performance.

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Disclaimer…All the information given here is strictly for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional dental advice or treatment. Please visit your dentist for any dental problem.