Ask the Dentist: July 2010
We strive to provide our patients with up to date information in response to their questions regarding oral health and dental care. "Ask the Dentist" is one of our forums for answering patient questions. Please feel free to return to this page frequently, as the topics will change.
If you would like to submit your own question(s), please send it to us at askthedentist@jungblutdds.com.
Q:
Why fill baby teeth when they fall out anyway?
While it is true that baby teeth do eventually come out, it
is also true that they are important to your child in the meantime. A child
needs his baby teeth to speak clearly, eat comfortably and smile with
self-confidence. Baby teeth hold space for permanent teeth. If one is lost, the
others shift into the empty space. This often means a crooked smile or a
mismatched meeting of the teeth that can put stress on the jaw joint in the
childs future. An investment in treatment now will save your child from dental
problems down the road, including possible infection and discomfort.