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Protecting Your Child’s Baby Teeth For a Smile That Can Last a Lifetime
Some parents may overlook the importance of their child's baby teeth (also called primary teeth) because they reason that they are going to fall out eventually anyway.
Fact is, a baby's primary teeth play a crucial role in dental development. Without them, a child cannot chew foods properly and may experience difficulty speaking clearly. Primary (baby) teeth are also vital to development of the jaws and for guiding the permanent (secondary) teeth into place when they begin to replace the primary teeth.
Parents should begin caring for a baby's teeth even before the first tooth actually erupts by checking the baby's mouth periodically. If a baby's gums appear red or swollen, or if you can feel or see the tip of a tooth, the teething process may have commenced.
To clean, massage and soothe a baby's gums while helping to prevent the buildup of damaging bacteria, wipe a dampened ...
May 5, 2008Dental News0Continue reading
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