Baby teeth are as important as the final. Each body part has a particular function and the mouth is no exception. Each component in it has a reason and support, for example, to participate in speech and digestion. Thus, the teeth are one of the main parts for the proper development of these processes, so it is important to care at birth.
Oral health begins in childhood. That is, almost since the baby comes into this world. At birth, the first set of teeth is almost fully formed, and although at first look, as they are “hiding” under the gums.
These first teeth are called deciduous teeth or baby teeth, and when the child reaches five or six years old, begin to fall to make way for permanent teeth. So, between five and thirteen years, live in the mouths of babes both types of teeth, until there are none left milk.
These teeth are very important because they allow the baby-and child first after-chew food and eat well, have a nice smile and a normal appearance of the face, and learn to speak and pronounce words correctly.
In addition, the teeth are those who keep the space for permanent teeth then grow strong and healthy, and allow the latter to have a healthy bud appearance or, in due time. For example, if a baby tooth decay (which can be caused by sweets and sugary drinks), then it can fall and leave an empty space that can be closed. Then the child will need a special device that does not happen and keep the place for the permanent tooth that has to appear and grow later.
And that’s not the only drawback. Although not fall, a decayed tooth can cause injury to replace it, that when the time may appear blotchy or weakened, for example.