{"id":229,"date":"2020-02-05T13:40:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T13:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/?p=229"},"modified":"2020-03-05T13:45:22","modified_gmt":"2020-03-05T13:45:22","slug":"5-reasons-your-childs-baby-teeth-are-vital-to-their-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/2020\/02\/05\/5-reasons-your-childs-baby-teeth-are-vital-to-their-development\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Your Child\u2019s Baby Teeth Are Vital To Their Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Have you wondered why taking your little one to see a children\u2019s dentist is so important if their teeth are just going to fall out anyways? Even if you brush and floss their teeth at home, professional examinations<\/a> are a necessary part of your child\u2019s healthy development. Read on to learn five ways that your child\u2019s temporary teeth contribute to their overall wellbeing and growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Guiding Permanent Tooth Alignment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The positioning of your child\u2019s primary teeth, also known as\nbaby teeth, allows their permanent ones to grow in aligned and in into their\nproper positions. When growing teeth become lost too soon due to oral health\nproblems like decay or infection, it can result in their adult teeth growing in\ncrooked, crowded, and misaligned, which can result in them needing orthodontic\nintervention at a young age. This is because once their baby tooth goes missing\ntoo soon, their remaining ones will drift out of place to occupy that gap. Then,\nwhen their adult teeth begin to grow in, they\u2019re going to have to accommodate the\nnew positioning of their temporary teeth, which can cause them to have less\nroom to grow in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy Adult Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Temporary teeth are small, and their enamel is thin, which\nmeans that they\u2019re more likely to get cavities and infections. The most\ndangerous part about this is that their adult teeth lie just beneath the\nsurface of their gums and the roots of their baby teeth. This means that a\nsimple untreated cavity can easily transfer to those teeth, causing them to\ngrow in damaged and unhealthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good Nutrition & Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As your child chews their food, they break it down, allowing\ntheir body to process key vitamins and minerals that are needed in order for\nthem to grow and be healthy. Dental pain from oral health problems can keep\nthem from properly chewing their food and receiving the nutrition they need for\ntheir overall development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speech & Facial Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When everyone first begins learning how to speak, they work\nhard to learn how their tongue, lips, cheeks, and teeth work together to form\ncertain sounds for words. That\u2019s why it\u2019s necessary to have baby teeth that are\nproperly positioned to make this process easier. Children\u2019s teeth also support\ntheir features, giving them their unique facial structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improved Concentration & Confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re an adult or a child, having missing teeth can\nbe embarrassing, especially if their friends\u2019 teeth are healthy and intact.\nThis can cause them to become hesitant to enter social situations and make it difficult\nto make friends because they\u2019re embarrassed by their unhealthy grin.\nAdditionally, having cavities or oral health problems early on can cause them\ndiscomfort, which can keep them from being able to pay attention in class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking your little one to see their children\u2019s dentist\nsooner rather than later can get them used to taking care of their teeth and\ngums early on. That way, they\u2019re equipped with the knowledge and tools they\nneed to help their pearly whites stay happy and healthy until they naturally\nfall out on their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Michitti is recognized as a \u201cTop 1% Dentist\u201d for achieving\nMastership status in the Academy of General Dentistry. He enjoys treating\npatients of all ages and watching his younger ones grow up to have beautiful\nand healthy teeth. He also regularly completes continuing education courses,\nwhich allow him to sharpen his skills and provide high-quality dental care to\nhis patients. For questions or to schedule a checkup and cleaning to make sure\nyour child\u2019s baby teeth are healthy, visit Lifetime Dental\u2019s website<\/a> or call 413-786-4400.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you wondered why taking your little one to see a children\u2019s dentist is so important if their teeth are just going to fall out anyways? Even if you brush and floss their teeth at home, professional examinations are a necessary part of your child\u2019s healthy development. Read on to learn five ways that your […]<\/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":[],"yoast_head":"\nChildren's Dentist in Feeding Hills | Importance of Baby Teeth | Cavities<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you wondered about the importance of baby teeth? 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