{"id":45,"date":"2019-10-15T13:50:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T13:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clearcoastdental.com\/blog\/?p=45"},"modified":"2019-11-15T13:51:20","modified_gmt":"2019-11-15T13:51:20","slug":"5-reasons-baby-teeth-childrens-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clearcoastdental.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/15\/5-reasons-baby-teeth-childrens-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Baby Teeth Are Just As Important As Adult Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Every\nparent wishes they got handed a guide on what to expect while raising a child.\nLuckily, nowadays, if you have an issue or concern, the internet is at your disposal.\nWhen it comes to baby teeth, many parents wonder why these temporary pearly\nwhites are so necessary to the development of their child, and whether it\u2019s\npossible for their child to lose them too <\/em>early. Read on for five\nreasons that baby\nteeth<\/a> are just as important as permanent teeth. \u00df<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Preserve Tooth Alignment and Position<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Primary teeth act as space holders for their permanent ones\nuntil they grow in. If they fall out too soon due to cavities or other oral\nhealth problems, the surrounding temporary teeth will slowly drift to fill in\nthe gap in their smile, taking up the space where their soon-to-be adult teeth\nwould grow in. Then, as their permanent ones begin to erupt through their gums,\nthey\u2019ll be blocked by the drifted temporary ones, growing in crooked and misaligned,\nincreasing the chances they\u2019ll need orthodontic treatment in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advocates for Healthy Permanent Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adult teeth form close to the roots of the baby teeth, meaning\nthat the health of their temporary teeth is directly linked to their future\nsmile. Because baby teeth are so small, cavities can quickly develop and spread\nbecause the enamel is so thin. When they\u2019re left untreated, these seemingly\nsmall issues turn into more severe ones like infections, which can cause permanent\ndamage to the underlying adult teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proper Digestion and Health <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Missing teeth can make it difficult to chew food and prevent\nyou from absorbing the maximum amount of nutrients and vitamins in whatever you\u2019re\neating. That\u2019s why, whether you\u2019re an adult or a child, this is an issue. Additionally,\nuntreated cavities that can cause premature baby tooth loss can also result in\noral infections, which can spread throughout the body when they\u2019re not properly\ncared for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speech and Facial Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every time your child speaks, their tongue, cheeks, and lips interact with the teeth to produce the sound they\u2019re looking to make. Without baby teeth to learn how to make this happen, your child can develop speech impediments and communication difficulties early on. Additionally, because the structure of their teeth helps their cheek muscles develop, without them, your child\u2019s facial structure may be impacted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concentrating in School and Boosted Self-Esteem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oral pain caused by cavities and infections can make it\ndifficult for your child to focus on what they\u2019re learning in class. Missing\nand damaged teeth can also keep your little one from feeling confident socially\ninteracting with their friends and other students, impacting their self-esteem\nas they grow older. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although temporary teeth are only in your child\u2019s mouth for\na short period of time, they contribute so much to their development, and ensure\nthat their permanent teeth are set up for success. Teaching them healthy oral\nhygiene habits early on like how to properly brush and floss their teeth is a great\nstart to giving them the tools and knowledge they need to be healthy for life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Clear Coast Dental, we have three dentists on our staff who are highly knowledgeable and trained to treat patients of all sizes. Our office is equipped with all the necessary tools to help small smiles grow into healthy adult ones. Each of our dentists is passionate about giving the patients the tools and high-quality treatments they need to take care of their natural teeth for life. We also offer a large menu of children\u2019s services, including dental sealants, fluoride treatments, and nightguards for teeth grinding. For questions or to schedule your child\u2019s routine checkup and cleaning, visit our website<\/a> or call 508-997-1030.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Every parent wishes they got handed a guide on what to expect while raising a child. Luckily, nowadays, if you have an issue or concern, the internet is at your disposal. When it comes to baby teeth, many parents wonder why these temporary pearly whites are so necessary to the development of their child, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-45","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nChildren's Dentistry | The Importance of Baby Teeth | Kid's Oral Health<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Children\u2019s dentistry prevents your little one\u2019s baby teeth from falling out too soon. 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