Milk teeth
Why are they so important?
We’ve all had milk teeth, shaking and “bye bye, a little money under the pillow”. But if they fall naturally, why are they so important?
In addition to chewing and phonetics, aesthetics are also important; after all, children love to smile too!
But there’s more!
Contents approached
Let’s start with the intimate relationship of oral health to overall health. The mouth is an entrance to the rest of the body, and with which there are many communications. Oral cavity problems (such as infections) can spread to the rest of the body. That’s why a healthy mouth contributes to a healthy body – let’s educate our children, because when you’re little, you twist the cucumber.
Does the milk tooth have cavities? Do they need to be treated?
Of course!
Cavities are formed by the acid production of bacteria that cause tooth destruction (such beetles making houses in their teeth), and a decydulous tooth can easily “contaminate” those on the side.
Cavities can cause discomfort or pain to the child, interfering with chewing, or even evolve into an infectious process (abscess). These abscesses can affect the surrounding tissues and in turn interfere with the formation of the definitive tooth, which is just below!
It’s not a problem to lose a milk tooth, is it?
YES!!
Milk teeth are the natural “space butters” for definitive teeth. They are responsible for guiding the eruption of the teeth that will be born next.
The loss of a tooth, at a time that was not supposed, will change the entire arrangement of the teeth and influence the growth of the face, this being one of the major causes of the subsequent need for orthodontic treatment.
Last but not least, the tooth fairy gives a better reward for healthy teeth!
Educate your children on good oral health practices and schedule regular appointments with Dr. Mariana Gomes, our dental nurse.
Do not make your child part of the 67.7% of Portuguese children who have never visited the dentist. Prevention is the best treatment, and getting your child to see a dentist regularly will hurt his ears much less.
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