The Importance of Baby Teeth

At Sunshine Smiles Pediatric Dentistry we strive to provide your child with the best in dental care! Sunshine Smiles has two pediatric dentists in the office that are board certified, which exemplifies our practitioner’s commitment to stay on top of the latest advances in patient care and continue to deliver the latest information to families.  Sunshine Smiles believes that to provide proper care for your child’s teeth it is important to be well-informed. Your child’s baby teeth, despite not being permanent, do serve several important purposes in your child’s overall dental health.

The Importance of Baby Teeth

Here are three of the most important reasons that baby teeth are important.

1. Chewing Food: a good diet is an essential part of your child’s overall health. If tooth decay or other dental issues develop, your child is less likely to eat healthy but harder-to-chew foods such as fresh vegetables.
2. Keep Space For Adult Teeth: your child’s teeth hold the space where adult teeth will grow in the future. If baby teeth are lost too early other baby teeth can move into the space leading to crowding when the adult tooth is coming in. This can result in crooked teeth.
3. Preserve Overall Health: tooth decay in baby teeth can lead to other health issues such as swelling to the mouth, pain fever, and infection. With proper care, your child’s teeth stay healthy, and these painful symptoms are prevented.

When you need a pediatric dentist in Melbourne Florida, Sunshine Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is here to help. We are committed to providing your child the best in dental care that is both safe and comfortable. We invite you to contact us today to learn more about the care we offer.