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| Agnes Kumar, DDS |
Teeth are very
important for appearance, speech, and chewing.
Baby teeth are no different. A
child’s teeth shape not only their appearance but also their ability to speak
and chew. Even though these teeth are not permanent, some baby teeth need to
function in the mouth for 10 years. The
primary molars for example, are in a child’s mouth from approximately 2 to 12
years of age. Tooth decay occurs much faster in children than in adults. Once bacteria has entered the tooth, it can
spread to the nerve causing pain to a child.
It can also cause an infection in the bone (abscess), which can have
serious consequences. It can also affect
the permanent teeth underneath. Losing
baby teeth prematurely, can cause altered eruption patterns which need to be
monitored and sometimes treated by an orthodontist. It is therefore very important to take care of
baby teeth.
Primary Teeth Eruption Char (Courtesy ADA.ORG)
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