3 Dental Problems Your Child Can Face with Baby Teeth

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3 Dental Problems Your Child Can Face with Baby
Teeth
By La Perle Dental
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• Your childs baby (primary) teeth will only be
  in place for just a few years, but their healthy
  existence ensures the future health of permanent
  teeth. According to Children Dentist La Mesa,
  many common dental concerns can be prevented or
  even resolved with an adequate level of care and
  attention. Below mentioned are 4 dental problems
  your child may face when having baby teeth.

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1. Early Loss of Primary Teeth
If your child has lost his or her baby tooth
before the right age due to injury, tooth decay,
or improper jaw space, you child may be likely to
find chewing or speaking quite challenging. Baby
teeth work as the placeholders for permanent
teeth, so premature loss of baby teeth can cause
crooked, crowded, or shifting permanent teeth.
A Children Dentist La Mesa can insert a space
maintainer if your child experiences premature
baby tooth loss. The space maintainer is a
plastic or metal device, which holds the space
open for the permanent replacement tooth until it
is ready to erupt.
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2. Tooth Decay Caused by Sippy Cups and Bottles

• Children sleeping with a bottle of milk or
  drinking from a sippy cup with sugary drinks can
  face a problem generally known as baby bottle
  dental decay. It happens when your childs teeth
  are in constant contact with sugary foods and
  drinks. Bacteria that lives and multiplies in
  your childs mouth cooperate with such sugary
  foods and result in the deterioration of tooth
  enamel, eventually forming severe deep cavities.
  To keep your child from having baby bottle dental
  decay, limit sweet food and beverage consumption
  to just meal times and encourage eating healthy
  foods with some creativity to attract them. Dont
  let your child sleep with a bottle or carry a
  sippy cup for longer periods unless it contains
  only water. Use a clean cloth to clean your
  childs gums after each feeding and consult a
  reputable childrens dentist if you suspect
  premature tooth issues.

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3. Thumb and Finger Sucking
Infants usually suck their thumbs, fingers, and
toys, which is considered as a normal behavior.
However, if it continues after the age of five,
it can result in alignment issues for permanent
teeth as they begin to erupt after the child is
five years old. If your child finds it
challenging to quit engaging in sucking behaviors
after age five, ask your childs dentist about
methods and appliances to prevent them.
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Find a Trusted Pediatric Dentist in La Mesa

• Finding the right, trusted childrens dentist
  for your baby is very important. If your childs
  initial experience is distressing, there are
  chances for developing a fear of dental care. To
  find a reputable children dentist La Mesa, you
  can consider turning to La Perle Dental La Mesa.
  You can find compassionate staff members with
  kid-friendly décor and really great reviews from
  the locals.

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La Perle Dental Contact Details
Website www.laperledentalsandiego.com Phone
619-825-7779

• Address 7557 El Cajon Boulevard B, La Mesa, CA
  91942
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