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The importance of "baby" teeth. (💻 Baby Teeth: (https://www…
The importance of "baby" teeth.
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They help them chew and hold space in the mouth for permanent teeth to grow underneath the gums. If a child loses a baby tooth too early the permanent tooth could drift into an empty spot and make it difficult for other permanent teeth to grow.
"After the first tooth comes in and no later than the first birthday. A dental visit at an early age is a "well-baby checkup" for the teeth. Besides checking for cavities and other problems, the dentist can show you how to clean the child's teeth properly and how to handle habits like thumb sucking."
"A baby’s 20 primary teeth are already present in the jaws at birth and typically begin to appear when a baby is between 6 months and 1 year."
You should begin cleaning your child's mouth within the first few days after birth by wiping the gums with moist gauze. Children under the age of three years need their teeth brushed as soon as they begin to come into the mouth with fluoride toothpaste. For children three to six years, brush their teeth twice a day.
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Importance of Baby Teeth
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Baby teeth will eventually be replaced with permanent teeth. The baby teeth and still important and should be well taken care of and fixed if there are any problems.
"Early childhood caries (ECC) is a common and severe form of cavities found in very young children (0-4 years of age). Without treatment, decay can spread deeper into the tooth, causing pain and infection and even damage to the underlying adult tooth. The baby tooth or teeth may need to be removed. Unfortunately, because of their young age, children may require treatment under sedation or general anesthesia at a hospital."
"Baby teeth that begin to appear around six months and can remain until a child is 13 or 14. Baby teeth help children eat well, speak clearly and allow adult teeth to grow in properly."
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Infant's and children Oral health.
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"Schedule your child's first dental appointment. Your child should have an exam by a dentist before his/her first birthday or within 6 months after the first tooth comes in."
When the child is 2.5 years old all of the primary teeth should be in. By the age of three the child should stop using a pacifier and sucking his or her thumb.
Do no put your baby to bed with a bottle or prop one in their mouth.
At the age of three parents should begin teacher their children how to brush their teeth. At the age of seven children should be able to brush their teeth unsupervised.
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Baby teeth are temporary, so are they really important?
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"Like any muscle, your baby’s face and jaw muscles need exercise to help them develop; healthy primary teeth allow for proper chewing to build these muscles. Without well-developed jaw muscles, your baby’s jawbones may not develop properly."
If the baby teeth aren't properly taken care of they can fall out too early. Missing teeth can lead to speech problems.
When a child does not have cavities it often makes it easier for the child to chew and enjoy the food that they are eating because there is no pain.
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Anatomy and development of the mouth and teeth
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A child's baby teeth loosen and fall out to prepare space for the permanent teeth. The teeth can begin to fall out as early as age five and can be as late as age seven.
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Experts: Put off early care and face consequences later
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"A baby's primary teeth , according to the ADA, are already present in the jaws at birth and typically begin to appear when a baby is between 6 months and 1 year old, with most children having full set of primary teeth by the time they are 3."
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How to care for your child's teeth
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"Your child likely will need help brushing their teeth until they are 7 or 8 years old. Around this time, they can start using a larger sized toothbrush. You should switch out toothbrushes every 3 to 6 months or when the bristles look worn. Children should brush their teeth for 2 minutes. Flossing is another key part of your child’s oral care routine. Teach your child to floss at least once a day. You can buy floss that comes on a handle to make it easier."
If a child plays a sport the child should wear a mouth guard to protect the teeth from injury.
To make dental care fun you can try letting the child chose their tooth brush, their tooth paste flavor, read books or watch videos that talk about oral health, and plan fun activities following dental appointments so the child isn't scared of the dentist.
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The importance of teeth in speech.
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“Teeth play a very crucial role in helping you form proper speech and making correct pronunciations"
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Tooth decay in children
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"In most cases, treatment requires removing the decayed part of the tooth and replacing it with a filling. Fillings are materials placed in teeth to repair damage caused by tooth decay."
Tooth decay is caused by bacteria and many other things. It can happen when foods with sugar and starch are left on the tooth for an extended period of time. Foods containing these sugars and starches include milk, soda, candy, bread, and juices.Over time the acids from saliva and bacteria break down the tooths enamel leaving cavities.
"The symptoms of tooth decay and cavities vary from child to child. Cavities don’t always cause symptoms. Sometimes children don’t know they have one until their dentist finds it."
