Why Should I Take Care Of Dental Issues In Baby Teeth?

Baby Teeth Are More Important Than You Think

Kids usually start to lose their baby teeth at around 5 or 6 years old, and in general, we need to make sure those pearly whites stay in place until they are naturally ready to fall out.
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If the child loses their primary teeth prematurely, it can lead to several issues:
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• Speech problems: Children who lose teeth early don’t learn how to sound the words right, which could lead to several types of speaking issues;
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• Nutrition and tummy issues: Children need their baby teeth to learn how to properly chew their foods. Premature tooth loss could mean the child is unable to break down their food, which strains their stomach and could lead to tummy problems.
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• ‍Future tooth alignment problems: The primary tooth holds the space on the arch for the permanent tooth. If the baby tooth is gone prematurely, it could mean the adult tooth will erupt in an improper position as it’s trying to make room for itself on the arch.