Regardless of how well you or your children take care of your teeth, there is still the possibility of cavities from time to time. This is because their teeth are constantly in contact with acids that erode tooth enamel and create cavities. Tooth decay is caused by bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria make a sticky substance called plaque that can eat away at a tooth's enamel. Poor oral hygiene can raise your child's risk for tooth decay.
If you wait until your child is older, decay can be well underway: About 28 percent of 2-to 5-year-olds have cavities in primary teeth, according to The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. However, most parents do not know they should make an appointment for their baby for a professional dental cleaning and regular checkups every six months in a Kid’s Dental Office.
Cavities in baby teeth can be repaired with fillings, which prevent an infection from causing pain and spreading. Cavities can quickly progress into large cavities and can cause the need for baby root canals and crowns. If tooth decay is left untreated, can result in infection, chewing difficulty, and even malnutrition. If the decay is bad enough, abscesses may develop, affecting the health of the child's permanent teeth and causing a traumatic dental experience.
To preserve your child's oral health, your Pediatric Dentist near me will opt to drill out the cavities in baby teeth and fill or crown them accordingly. The primary teeth help the adult teeth to come in properly, so losing primary teeth before they are ready to come out is not good for your child's permanent teeth.
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