Many parents believe that their children don't have to worry about their dental health until their permanent teeth come in because, after all, if they get a cavity, the infection doesn't have a root to go to... because baby teeth don't have a nerve, do they? Or do they?
The answer is that they do. Baby teeth also have roots and nerve endings, so your child's teeth can hurt, whether it's from a bump or an infection caused by a cavity. But it is not only about cleaning their teeth to save them pain.The aim is also to avoid malocclusions in the future.
Infections in the root of a baby tooth are often caused by neglecting dental hygiene. They eat sweets, the sugars damage the enamel, facilitate the entry of bacteria and, in the long run, generate an infection that can damage the tooth. To put it simply, it is as if the mouth has a memory. All these deviations caused by loss of teeth or damage can modify the eruption of the permanent teeth.
Baby teeth have nerves, can hurt and suffer from tooth decay
In other words, preventive care, dental hygiene from the beginning of your child's life, even in the first few months, always choosing toothpastes with the recommended amount of fluoride, will save you not only pain, but also future problems related to orthodontics.
So now that it is clear to you that your child's baby teeth do have roots, we hope you will come and visit us at Ziving Badia Dental Clinic in Valencia. We will check the state of your mouth and give you recommendations. so that they can brush from day one. Moreover, if they make brushing a habit from a very young age, they will have no trouble doing it when they are older.
