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\"Young<\/a>There are a lot of myths in my profession. For example, a lot of people think that whiter teeth are necessarily healthier teeth — but that\u2019s just not true. And one that really kills me is the myth that flossing just isn\u2019t that important. But if you\u2019re reading this blog post, you probably know that\u2019s a big (dangerous) myth. Here\u2019s a list of some more common dental myths<\/a>. There is something that\u2019s not on that list, though, and it\u2019s a big misconception we hear all the time — so I\u2019ll add it on here.
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\nMyth #7: Decaying baby teeth will fall out anyway, so they don\u2019t need to be repaired.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This statement is not true. Let me repeat: this statement is not true. Parents who believe it to be true are not only damaging their child\u2019s oral health, they\u2019re also potentially hurting their child\u2019s self-esteem and even their overall wellbeing.<\/p>\n

Why Are Baby Teeth So Important?<\/h3>\n

When your car breaks down, I guarantee your reasoning isn\u2019t to just get rid of it since you\u2019ll eventually need a new one anyway. It\u2019s the same with your child\u2019s teeth. Yes, they\u2019ll eventually fall out and be replaced by permanent teeth, but those little primary teeth are busy playing a crucial role in your child\u2019s mouth. Let\u2019s find out more about what baby teeth do.<\/p>\n

Baby Teeth Save Space<\/h4>\n

Your child\u2019s first teeth are there to save space for their permanent teeth. If a primary tooth is lost before the permanent tooth behind it is ready to erupt, another permanent tooth may drift over and take its place. And when the original tooth is ready to come out but has nowhere to go, it may push into the other permanent tooth — leading to a severely misaligned and crowded mouth, and orthodontic issues you\u2019ll have to correct later.<\/p>\n

Baby Teeth Aid in Good Nutrition<\/h4>\n

Aside from saving space for permanent teeth, your child\u2019s primary teeth also help them develop good eating habits when they\u2019re young. Missing or decayed teeth make it difficult for a child to chew, which may cause him or her to avoid certain foods — usually the crunchy ones we want them to eat most, like fresh fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n

Healthy Teeth Boost Confidence<\/h4>\n

When your teeth are healthy, you feel confident when you smile. It\u2019s the same with your child. A clean, healthy mouth has a huge effect on all of us — it\u2019s important to make sure your child\u2019s self-esteem isn\u2019t damaged as a result of decayed teeth.<\/p>\n

Fillings ARE Necessary in Young Children<\/h3>\n

We know that children\u2019s first teeth are crucial to their overall health and wellbeing. So if your child\u2019s primary teeth show evidence of decay, we will work to repair them — and that often means by performing a filling. By restoring your child\u2019s baby teeth, we\u2019re helping you to ensure your child\u2019s permanent teeth — that\u2019s right, the ones they\u2019ll have for life — come in straight and healthy.<\/p>\n

Your Midlothian \/ Cleburne Children\u2019s Dentist Cares<\/h3>\n

When was your child\u2019s last dental examination? If it\u2019s been more than six months, do your child a favor. Schedule an appointment for a checkup today. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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