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Highschool orthodontics, young adult wisdom tooth extraction, and senior dental replacements are common enough experiences that most people are familiar with them. But oral health<\/a> facts for young children are perhaps lesser known. For example, do baby teeth matter? When should your kid start seeing a pediatric dentist? And what exactly causes cavities, anyway?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like to know the answers to these questions, keep reading. This post will fill you in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Baby Teeth Affect Adult Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Baby teeth do matter \u2013 a lot, actually! They essentially pave the way for your child\u2019s permanent adult teeth by guiding them into place. Ideally, \u201cinto place\u201d means they erupt smoothly and straight. However, prematurely losing baby teeth to cavities or injury can affect this process, increasing your child\u2019s odds of needing orthodontic treatment later in life. So brush the very first baby tooth that you see, and continue to take good care of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Year Later: Your Child\u2019s First Checkup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pediatric dentists generally recommend scheduling your child\u2019s first checkup when they\u2019re around one year old. This gives them a chance to see how their oral health is progressing as they grow, but also gives your little one a chance to meet their dentist. When kids grow up visiting the same pediatric dentist, they\u2019re less likely to be afraid of dental appointments and more likely to feel comfortable and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bacteria, Not Sugar, Causes Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, bacteria build-up is the root cause of cavities. When the harmful variety reaches \u201ccritical mass\u201d in the mouth, it will start to eat away at nearby enamel \u2013 in other words, teeth. Where sugar comes into play is how it speeds up bacteria growth. Roughly 42% of children between the ages of two and eleven develop some form of tooth decay, so it\u2019s important to encourage good oral hygiene and limit sweet treats!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your child\u2019s teeth are going through some important stages of development that could very well affect their oral health down the road. Because of that, it\u2019s good to keep tabs on their dental progress and promote strong pearly whites. Your pediatric dentist can help in a big way with biannual checkups and cleanings and can also keep you informed about other lesser-known aspects of your child\u2019s teeth. Don\u2019t hesitate to lean on them for support!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Kraft & Schrott Dental Associates<\/a>, we\u2019re proud to have several dentists on staff, each with their own unique experiences and specialties. This means we can provide a comprehensive list of services for patients of all ages and can do so while providing quality treatment and comfortable care. To contact<\/a> our office with questions about your child\u2019s oral health or to schedule their first appointment, call 617-227-4924.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Highschool orthodontics, young adult wisdom tooth extraction, and senior dental replacements are common enough experiences that most people are familiar with them. But oral health facts for young children are perhaps lesser known. For example, do baby teeth matter? When should your kid start seeing a pediatric dentist? And what exactly causes cavities, anyway? If […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-347","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nLittle-Known Facts About Children\u2019s Oral Health | Kraft & Schrott Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Your child\u2019s oral health is just as important as your own, but their needs are a bit different. 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