A lucky kid will never have a cavity, but cavities aren’t the only dental problems kiddos can be forced to endure. There are plenty of dental health problems little ones face, even before they’ve lost their baby teeth.
When your baby’s first teeth come in, the first thing you probably do is reach for the baby book. After all, this is a momentous occasion! Baby teeth are so cute — so tiny and white. But not every baby develops temporary teeth in the best way. Not only that, but diet can adversely affect baby teeth just as it affects permanent teeth. So with baby tooth arrival, what’s normal and what’s not?
All these stages are what’s considered normal by the American Dental Association. Your child’s tooth development may differ slightly.
Now, there are several things that can go wrong during any of these stages. Here are some things that are not considered normal and need to be seen by a pediatric dentist.
This should give you a good idea of what is to be expected with your baby’s tooth development, and what the problem signs to look for. Remember, it’s important to bring your baby in for a dental checkup even before baby teeth make an appearance. Just as with adults, gum health plays an important role in overall dental health.
Woodlands Pediatric Dentistry specializes in children’s dentistry. Whether your child simply needs a regular cleaning, or if you’re concerned about possible dental problems down the road, we’re here to help. We invite you to schedule an initial consultation with our dental team today!
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