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Why You Can’t Just Pull Out Primary TeethVery often, parents underestimate the importance of primary teeth of their children. They suppose that any problem that may occur with teeth of their children can be solved by pulling the tooth out. There will be new permanent tooth anyway, why spend money, and bother putting the child through unpleasant dental procedures? This mistaking point of view may cost their children many issues in the future. Let’s first figure out why people have two sets of teeth. Primary teeth which are also called milk or deciduous teeth help a child adjust to an adult daily menu, participate in the formation of the jaws and facial skeleton and keep the place for the permanent teeth to appear. Even the fact that they don’t last forever doesn’t mean they don’t need to be preserved whenever possible. What Happens If the Primary Tooth Is Pulled Out Too Early If a primary tooth is lost before it’s supposed to, a permanent tooth needs some time to appear in its place. That means there is a hole in the tooth row for an indefinite amount of time. This will cause the migration of other teeth in order to fill this gap. First, it distorts the child’s occlusion, which can lead to crooked teeth and problems related to it.
Second, when that permanent tooth finds its way outside, there will be no place for it anymore. It will grow in the direction with the least restriction. This will enhance the malocclusion and may even lead to the traumatization of a cheek or lip.
Sometimes there’s really no other way but to pull the tooth out. There can be reasons for this, for example, severe decay with pain and inflammation. Usually, this decision is taken by a pediatric dentist and is only done in the worst scenarios. But before pulling it, it’s necessary to at least make an attempt at treating it. How to Avoid Problems? What can be done to prevent extraction-related problems if it is impossible to avoid? There are special prostheses for kids to preserve the right place for the new tooth to fit into. They are made from totally safe hypoallergenic materials and can help your child wait for the new tooth to come without any risks to the occlusion. How to Prevent the Extraction of Primary Teeth The only way to prevent problems with primary teeth (same as with adult teeth) is to take good care of them and make it a habit for your child. This includes:
Proper oral hygiene Regular preventive visits to the dentist Eating healthy foods Protective mouth guards if your child participates in active sports Remember that any healthy habit you try to teach your child is useless without your own example. Children copy their parents; they are the most important role models for them. If you want to teach your child something, the best way to do it is to show them how you do it yourself. Therefore, the oral health of a child is the responsibility of the entire family. You will never regret it - healthy oral habits will provide your child with healthy teeth for a long time. Envy Smile Dental Spa Our location on the map: https://goo.gl/maps/K6GKf55nVVdEgSJ47 Working Hours Payment: cash, check, credit cards. |
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