Tips From Birmingham Pediatric Dentist: How To Prevent Cavities In Baby Teeth
Hurst Pediatric Dentistry's new guide outlines the pros and cons of filling a decaying baby tooth versus pulling it out.
In the guide, Hurst Pediatric Dentistry argues that in most cases, filling a decaying baby tooth is preferred over pulling it out. This is because most children don’t lose their baby molars until they’re 10 or 12 years old, and until then they need to have teeth in their mouth in order to develop properly.
By removing baby teeth, Hurst Pediatric Dentistry believes that parents are putting their children’s abilities to perform essential tasks such as chewing and speaking at risk.
Removing teeth at such a young age can also affect a child’s jaw formation and facial appearance, which in turn, can lead to more costly orthodontic issues in the future.
Hurst Pediatric Dentistry is quick to note, however, that in some cases, pulling decaying baby teeth is acceptable.
For example, if the adult or permanent tooth is already erupting beneath the baby tooth then it is usually fine to remove it.
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