Why should I fix baby teeth?

Baby teeth are small and therefore have greater forces placed on them and therefore they can chip and break easily. A crown is recommend to prevent the tooth from breaking by encapsulate the remaining tooth structure.

A pediatric dentist has undergone two to three years of additional specialized training beyond dental school in a pediatric dental residency. Some dental offices might call themselves a “kids” or “children’s” office, but only a dentist who has completed a pediatric dental residency is supposed to be able to call himself or herself a “pediatric” dentist

Why should I fix baby teeth?
We fix baby teeth for several reasons: 1. Prevent discomfort and infection. 2. Baby Teeth guide grown up teeth into the correct positions. 3. Oral health is directly related to overall health.

When should I take my baby to the dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend the first dental visit at six months or when the first teeth erupt.

How often do I need to brush and floss my teeth?
It’s recommended that you brush your child’s teeth twice a day. The most important time being right before bed. You should also floss any teeth that are touching.

Why do my child’s adult teeth look more yellow than the baby teeth?
Adult teeth have more dentin which can make them look more yellow. The differences are more apparent when baby teeth and adult teeth are next to each other.compared to the permantet teeth.

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