But They are Going to Fall Out!
Importance of Fillings on Primary Teeth
When children are seen at Lund
Dental, they may on occasion need a primary tooth to be restored. Parents are often puzzled as to why we would
“fill” a baby tooth. Small cavities on baby teeth can become BIG very quickly
since the enamel (hard outer shell) on children’s teeth is thinner than that of
adult’s while the nerve is much bigger.
Therefore, small cavities on baby teeth can turn very large and very
painful very quickly.
Primary or “baby” teeth are place
holders so to speak for the adult teeth underneath. If a tooth has a cavity that is untreated, it
will progress and could become abcessed. Now that tooth must be removed and a
space maintainer will be needed.
Premature loss of primary teeth can cause the other primary teeth to
collapse in the space. It also can
affect the child’s speech. Furthermore, the adjacent teeth may also decay. We make every effort to make your child’s
appointment easy for them.
At
Lund Dental your child’s dental health is very important to us. We make your child’s dental visit a very
pleasant experience. With regular dental
cleanings and good home care, childhood cavities can be avoided.
