Just because your child’s primary teeth, often known as “baby teeth,” eventually fall out, that doesn’t mean they’re not important. Primary teeth play an important role in your son or daughter’s overall health, development, and well-being.
Much like your own permanent teeth, your youngster’s primary teeth require professional and at-home dental care. Decay can happen at any age, so it’s time to visit the dentist within six months of your child’s first tooth appearing, and certainly by age one.
In addition to checking for tooth decay and other pediatric dental problems, Dr. Suarez Martinez will show you the best ways to start your little one on a lifetime of good oral health habits.
Most children have a full set of primary teeth by the time they’re three years old. Primary teeth are essential for many reasons. They:
Dr. Suarez Martinez specializes in dental care for children, young adults, and individuals with special needs. She truly believes that every child deserves personalized care and a warm, safe dental visit. Because she understands this important balance of positive dental experiences. As a mother herself, she truly cares for every child as if they were her own.
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Primary teeth can get cavities just like adult teeth. In addition to the pain caused by a cavity, young children can develop dental infections. Primary tooth decay is a serious, infectious, and transmissible disease that can spread quickly and lead to infection or abscess without proper precautions. This can be especially harmful to children because their immune systems aren’t fully developed.
If a tooth becomes infected and needs to be extracted, we will recommend inserting a space maintainer. If the space is not preserved, other teeth may drift, causing difficult-to-treat crowding and orthodontic problems when permanent teeth come in.
The most important aspect of taking care of your child’s primary teeth is the example you help to set. Early on, your youngster should develop the habit of brushing and flossing that will carry into adulthood. Healthy teeth also lead to easier dental visits, teaching your little one that there is nothing to be afraid of at the dentist.
