{"id":353,"date":"2016-06-10T22:57:20","date_gmt":"2016-06-11T05:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/?p=353"},"modified":"2017-01-03T13:51:58","modified_gmt":"2017-01-03T21:51:58","slug":"childrens-dentistry-at-landmark-dental","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/childrens-dentistry-at-landmark-dental\/","title":{"rendered":"Children’s Dentistry at Landmark Dental"},"content":{"rendered":"
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4 Facts You Need to Know About Your Child\u2019s Primary Teeth<\/span><\/h2>\n

Tooth development begins early, and the habits your child learns now can affect them for life, which is why bringing your child to the dentist early on is incredibly important. Check out these four facts you need to know about your child\u2019s primary teeth<\/a>, so you can keep their mouth healthy.<\/p>\n

The Teeth Start to Form Before Birth<\/span><\/h2>\n

Although it takes a while for your baby\u2019s primary teeth to erupt, that doesn\u2019t mean they aren\u2019t there. Baby teeth actually start forming before birth and are hiding under the gum line. In fact, primary tooth buds can be discerned by only eight weeks after conception. By twenty weeks into pregnancy, even the permanent tooth buds start to form. This is why it is incredibly important to start taking care of your child\u2019s teeth during pregnancy by eating healthy foods and taking prenatal supplements. Failing to do so can affect your child\u2019s early tooth development <\/a>(even of permanent teeth), which can negatively impact their oral health for life.<\/p>\n

Baby Teeth Are Vulnerable to Baby Bottle Tooth Decay<\/span><\/h2>\n

Just like adults, babies have to worry about tooth decay. Of course, for your baby, it\u2019s up to you to ensure this doesn\u2019t happen. One type of decay babies are prone to is baby bottle tooth decay. This type of tooth decay occurs from high exposure to liquids with sugar. This doesn\u2019t only mean soda or high-sugar juices. Even the sugar in breast milk and formula can cause baby bottle tooth decay. Generally, your child is at risk for baby bottle tooth decay<\/a> if you put your baby to bed or for a nap with a bottle filled with something other than water. The sugary liquid has a lot of time to pool in the mouth around the teeth and cause damage.<\/p>\n

Primary Teeth Make Eating and Talking Easier<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve ever had missing teeth, you know that it can make eating and talking difficult. The same goes for your child. Primary teeth will eventually fall out, but until they are replaced with permanent teeth, your child needs healthy baby teeth to eat and talk. If major decay causes the teeth to need to be removed, this can make it hard for your child to eat properly, which could lead to many other problems, such as malnutrition. Also, without the right amount of teeth, your child may not learn how to speak properly.<\/p>\n

They Help Ensure Permanent Teeth Are Healthy<\/span><\/h2>\n

Primary teeth aren\u2019t just important for now, however. They can also play a role in the health of your child\u2019s permanent teeth<\/a>. Primary teeth are place holders. They give a path for permanent teeth to grow. If the teeth are lost, the permanent teeth may not be able to grow in properly, and your child will need help from an orthodontist. Another reason baby teeth are important for the future is that having healthy baby teeth allows the jaw bone and jaw muscles to develop properly. If the bone and muscles can\u2019t develop properly because of missing baby teeth, it can make permanent teeth less durable.<\/p>\n

Dental health is important for everyone, and good dental habits should begin before birth. As a parent, you need to keep your child\u2019s primary teeth healthy, which will impact them for life. For more information about children\u2019s dentistry, contact Landmark Dental Group today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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