Temporary (milk) teeth are 20 in number, 10 on each jaw. They differ from permanent teeth in color, shape and size. They are smaller, whiter and rounder. The layers of enamel and dentin of the temporary teeth are thinner and less mineralized, therefore the carious process proceeds faster, has a wide spread, and the complications of caries are reached more quickly.
Treatment of children's teeth - 5 reasons why temporary teeth should be treated
1. Nutrition is disturbed
Proper nutrition is of great importance for the normal development of the child's organism and the health of children's teeth.
Very often, the appearance of caries on temporary children's teeth is due to the consumption of foods and drinks that are rich in sugars and acids. Not treating caries in children leads to loss of enamel and pain.
2. Speech is impaired
The correct speech of the child is important for the implementation of the first social contacts. Untreated baby teeth can lead to speech impairment, as damage to the teeth can eventually lead to their loss. Tooth loss changes the shape of the mouth, which eventually leads to speech defects. Therefore, it is very important to treat children's teeth and maintain healthy oral hygiene.
3. Disturbed aesthetics
The child must have a nice smile. Lack of dental treatment in young children will certainly lead to impaired aesthetics of their smile.
For example, if a child has tooth decay or some other dental problem, it can lead to stains on the teeth, yellowing, chipping of part of the tooth or even its loss. All this makes the child's smile unattractive and lowers his self-esteem.
4. Risk of orthodontic anomalies
In the absence of one temporary tooth, the adjacent teeth occupy the empty space and the space for normal eruption of the permanent tooth is reduced.
In order to prevent orthodontic abnormalities in children's temporary teeth, it is important to visit the dentist regularly. Timely treatment will prevent the development of more serious orthodontic problems.
5. Risk of disease of the underlying permanent tooth
Failure to treat temporary baby teeth puts the underlying permanent tooth at serious risk. Temporary teeth play an important role in the proper growth and development of permanent teeth by holding them in place in the jaw. If temporary teeth are lost due to tooth decay or other disease, the proper alignment of permanent teeth can be disrupted, which can lead to orthodontic problems or other diseases.
Conclusion
From everything said above, it is clear how important it is children to start visiting the dentist from the earliest possible age. The children's dentist should be visited regularly - every 6 months for early diagnosis and timely treatment of any caries. As the first visit should take place between the eruption of the first tooth and the first birthday.
