{"id":139,"date":"2020-02-20T20:23:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T20:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/?p=139"},"modified":"2020-03-04T20:23:28","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T20:23:28","slug":"why-you-should-take-care-of-your-childs-baby-teeth-even-though-they-fall-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/why-you-should-take-care-of-your-childs-baby-teeth-even-though-they-fall-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Take Care of Your Child\u2019s Baby Teeth Even Though They Fall Out"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_1972459__1559324754_14347-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"little girl in red shirt holding toothbrush \" class=\"wp-image-140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_1972459__1559324754_14347-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_1972459__1559324754_14347-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_1972459__1559324754_14347.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist often hears new parents ask, \u201cwhy should I\nbother <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">taking\ncare<\/a> of my child\u2019s baby teeth if they\u2019re just going to fall out anyway?\u201d At\nfirst glance, that question makes sense. But in actuality, your child needs\ntheir baby teeth for a few reasons. In today\u2019s blog post, let\u2019s go over a few\nof the reasons why your child\u2019s baby teeth are actually quite important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Are Your Child\u2019s Baby Teeth Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Baby teeth, also known as primary teeth, act as \u201cnature\u2019s\nbraces,\u201d according to the American Dental Association. If your child\nprematurely loses a baby tooth, whether it\u2019s due to decay or injury, the teeth\non either side of it will very likely drift into the space. When this happens,\nthe adult tooth underneath doesn\u2019t have the proper space to erupt, resulting in\ncrooked teeth that will necessitate orthodontic treatment later on. To save\nyour child the trouble of wearing braces in the future, it\u2019s essential that you\nprevent the development of cavities that could compromise the health of their\nprimary teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Take Care of Their Baby Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Caring for your baby\u2019s teeth starts before their pearly\nwhites even grow in. As soon as you come home from the hospital with your infant,\nyou can begin wiping their gums with a clean, wet washcloth every day. This can\nprevent the buildup of bacteria that cause infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your child has a tooth showing, it\u2019s time to brush. Use\na soft-bristled child\u2019s toothbrush and toothpaste designed specifically for\ninfants. This toothpaste should contain little to no fluoride, reducing the\nrisk of fluorosis, a condition that can cause discoloration of the permanent\nteeth if too much fluoride is ingested in childhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While putting a baby to sleep with a bottle of milk or juice\nmay be convenient in the short term, it can actually damage their teeth down\nthe road. Sugars in juice or milk can remain on your baby\u2019s teeth all night,\neating away at their enamel, resulting in a condition called baby bottle tooth\ndecay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, taking care of your little one\u2019s baby teeth\nis still crucial even though they\u2019re going to lose them someday. For more advice\non how to take care of your child\u2019s teeth and gums, visit your dentist today! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/meet-the-doctor.html\">Dr. Joseph\nSandberg<\/a> is a family dentist in Marlton, NJ who graduated second in his\nclass at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1984. Twenty\nyears later, he earned a Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry due to\nhis strong dedication to continuing education in many different aspects of\ndentistry. He enjoys seeing patients of all ages, including very young smiles. To\nlearn more about how to care for your child\u2019s primary teeth, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">visit Dr.\nSandberg\u2019s website.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your dentist often hears new parents ask, \u201cwhy should I bother taking care of my child\u2019s baby teeth if they\u2019re just going to fall out anyway?\u201d At first glance, that question makes sense. But in actuality, your child needs their baby teeth for a few reasons. 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