Baby Teeth Don’t Last Forever, but Their Impact Does

Your baby teeth fall out well before you reach adulthood so why should you care about them?

I’ll give you 5 good reasons why your baby teeth affect your life in more ways than you think. Keep reading to find out how.

1. Baby teeth determine how healthy your adult teeth will be
Your adult teeth share the same space as your baby teeth. While they may be much smaller in size compared to your permanent teeth, the impact they have is quite large. Your baby teeth have a thin layer of enamel on them—meaning the cavities that develop spread fast and, if left unchecked, could create permanent damage to your adult teeth.

2. Tooth alignment starts early
Baby teeth that fall out prematurely leave an unintended space in your mouth. The teeth surrounding the area will try to fill in the missing space as a means of self-correction. Your adult tooth meant to grow into the missing space will have less room to grow properly, thus creating misaligned teeth. It is important to be wary of how your teeth move in your mouth so you don’t suffer from bad tooth alignment.

3. Teeth and the power of sound
Your teeth play a pretty important role in the way you speak. When speaking, the production of sound is only done correctly when it is able to move properly across your teeth. If your baby teeth suffer from poor tooth alignment you won’t be able to correctly produce the sounds others may be able to. The end result is poor speech patterns that develop as you age, and nobody wants that.

4. Self-Esteem has a direct link to your baby teeth
The development of self-esteem is most crucial during childhood. As your teeth are more prone to dental complications as a kid, this can lead to very distracting dental pain. Feeling embarrassed, nervous, angry, or sad because of dental pain can cause your child to be less social at a time when it’s most important.

5. Creating healthy, lifelong habits start with your baby teeth
When you’re a child, you learn the dos and don’ts of proper brushing, flossing, and chewing. These habits stick with you from childhood into adulthood. If you don’t take good care of your baby teeth with proper healthy habits you won’t develop the proper habits you need to take care of your permanent teeth. The result? Numerous oral complications, pain, and poor hygiene.

Your baby teeth are just as important as adult teeth. They create the confidence and habits you will take with you for the rest of your life. Give us a call so we can ensure your child’s teeth are set for the rest of their lives.