{"id":1271,"date":"2022-09-30T15:17:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T15:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dental.ashishrathi.com\/?page_id=1271"},"modified":"2023-02-16T08:56:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T08:56:56","slug":"why-are-primary-teeth-important","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/why-are-primary-teeth-important\/","title":{"rendered":"WHY ARE PRIMARY TEETH IMPORTANT?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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WHY ARE PRIMARY TEETH IMPORTANT?<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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During the second trimester of pregnancy, primary teeth, or “baby teeth,” begin to develop below the gum line.\u00a0 Approximately six months to a year after birth, teeth begin to emerge above the gums.\u00a0 The majority of preschool children have a complete set of 20 baby teeth, including four molars on each arch.<\/span><\/p>

Children’s primary teeth are often misunderstood as irrelevant to their oral health in the future.\u00a0 A baby checkup with a pediatric dentist should be scheduled within six months of a baby’s first tooth appearing, says the American Dental Association (ADA).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How do primary teeth function?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It can be painful to acquire primary teeth.\u00a0 It can be helpful to bite on chewing rings, wet gauze pads, and clean fingers to soothe tender gums.\u00a0 Although most three-year-olds have a complete set of primary teeth, eruption takes place gradually – usually starting at the front of the mouth.<\/span><\/p>

Primary teeth serve the following functions:<\/span><\/p>

Speech production and development<\/b> \u2013<\/span><\/p>

It is crucial for cognitive, social, and emotional development to be able to speak clearly.\u00a0 Primary teeth must be positioned correctly in order to facilitate correct syllable pronunciation and prevent the tongue from straying during speech production.<\/span><\/p>

Eating and nutrition<\/b> \u2013<\/span><\/p>

A child with malformed or severely decayed primary teeth is more likely to suffer from nutritional deficiencies, malnutrition, and to be underweight.\u00a0 It takes a lot of practice and time to acquire proper chewing motions.\u00a0 Good chewing habits and nutritious eating are promoted by healthy primary teeth.<\/span><\/p>

Having self-confidence<\/b> \u2013<\/span><\/p>

Children can point out ugly teeth and crooked smiles even at a very young age.\u00a0 It is important to take good care of primary teeth in order to make social interactions more pleasant, reduce the risk of bad breath, and support a confident smile and positive social interactions.<\/span><\/p>

Straighter smiles<\/b> \u2013<\/span><\/p>

One of the primary functions of primary teeth is to provide adequate space for the development of adult teeth.\u00a0 Aside from facilitating the alignment of adult teeth, these spacers also contribute to the development of the jaw.\u00a0 The absence of primary teeth can cause the remaining teeth to “shift” and fill spaces improperly if left untreated.\u00a0 This is why pediatric dentists often recommend devices that maintain space.<\/span><\/p>

Having excellent oral health<\/b> \u2013<\/span><\/p>

Having decayed primary teeth can lead to childhood periodontal disease.\u00a0 This condition causes oral bacteria to invade and erode gums, ligaments, and eventually bone.\u00a0 Primary teeth can fall out completely if left untreated, causing health and spacing issues for emerging permanent teeth.\u00a0 It is recommended that children practice an adult-guided oral care routine each day, and that infant gums be rubbed gently with a clean, damp cloth after meals in order to avoid the development of periodontal disease.<\/span><\/p>

Please contact your pediatric dentist if you have any questions or concerns regarding primary teeth.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our dentists pride themselves on putting your needs first and offering FREE PARKING<\/strong> \u2014 a rarity for downtown dentists. We care and we listen. Our dentists have years of experience and are here to serve your needs at every appointment. If you have a question about your smile or need a second opinion, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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During the second trimester of pregnancy, primary teeth, or “baby teeth,” begin to develop below the gum line.\u00a0 Approximately six months to a year after birth, teeth begin to emerge above the gums.\u00a0 The majority of preschool children have a complete set of 20 baby teeth, including four molars on…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"hide","_kad_post_layout":"fullwidth","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"unboxed","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"hide","_kad_post_feature":"hide","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1271","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nWHY ARE PRIMARY TEETH IMPORTANT? - The Dental Room<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/why-are-primary-teeth-important\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"WHY ARE PRIMARY TEETH IMPORTANT? - The Dental Room\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"WHY ARE PRIMARY TEETH IMPORTANT? 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