How to Prevent Childhood Cavities
As a dentist in Dearborn , it’s very important to us that good oral hygiene begins young. One of the biggest misconceptions is that decay and cavities in baby teeth “don't matter.” The reason being these teeth fall out anyway. This isn't true, and there are several reasons why baby teeth remain free of decay. These include: 1. Healthy baby teeth protect your child against unnecessary dental discomfort. Having tooth decay can be painful, and it can also mean that your child has to visit the dentist to have it fixed, which in itself can be unpleasant. The last thing we want to see is children having to have their baby teeth removed early because of decay. 2. Baby teeth are essential in guiding the growth of underlying adult teeth. If the baby teeth need to be removed for any reason, such as decay, this can have long term effects for the growth of your child's permanent adult teeth. 3. Baby teeth allow for the development of proper speech, eating and social