"Do we really need to take care of baby teeth? Don’t they fall out anyways?” Contrary to popular belief, children will not lose all of their baby teeth all at once. A child will start losing their first baby tooth around age 6 years, with the last one falling out of their mouth around age 12 years!
Because children will have the baby teeth in their mouth for many years of their life, it’s very important to make sure to prevent and treat any cavities that develop. Here are a few reasons why baby teeth are important:
- maintains function for proper chewing and eating
- prevents losing space in the mouth for the adult tooth to come in later on
- keeps the confidence of your child for smiling and speaking
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a child should go to the dentist no later than 12 months of age! Pediatric dentists are always available to help you and your family maintain good oral health.
