Why Fix Baby Teeth?

The reason to fix baby (primary) teeth when they have decay (caries - dental disease) is quite simply to return them to health. Nowhere on our bodies would we neglect a disease process and let it continue unchecked. While it is true that the baby teeth will fall out eventually, the problems that may arise from not treating them when needed can vary from an esthetic issue, to pain, infection, and in some cases death. Healthy primary teeth are important for:

• Maintaining the space for the permanent teeth to erupt into 
• Proper nutrition through effective chewing of food 
• Esthetics for positive self-esteem 
•  Proper development of the permanent teeth and jaws

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