{"id":60,"date":"2023-12-15T15:14:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T15:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coralkids.ca\/blog\/?p=60"},"modified":"2024-01-31T15:14:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T15:14:23","slug":"do-baby-teeth-cavities-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coralkids.ca\/blog\/2023\/12\/15\/do-baby-teeth-cavities-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"To Fill or Not to Fill, Is That Even a Question? Why Cavities in Baby Teeth Matter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Most informed adults know that you get two types of teeth as you age. Primary \u201cbaby\u201d teeth come in first and naturally fall out as a child\u2019s secondary \u201cadult\u201d teeth begin to erupt. Because of this, many parents don\u2019t think much about baby teeth. After all, if they\u2019re going to fall out anyway\u2014why worry about cavities?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn why baby teeth matter, and why it\u2019s a good idea to have cavities filled<\/a>, pronto!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Role of Baby Teeth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Baby teeth have an important mission. They serve several functions in a child’s dental development like chewing, speech development, and maintaining proper spacing for permanent teeth. This is why, despite being temporary, baby teeth are actually super important!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cavities in Baby Teeth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Children are far more susceptible to cavities than adults are. Their tiny teeth have thinner enamel and they don\u2019t tend to have the best hygiene skills yet. Without proper brushing and flossing, harmful bacteria builds up, causing cavities. If left untreated, cavities can lead to pain, infection, and potential complications that affect a child’s oral health and development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Should You Fill Cavities in Baby Teeth?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several benefits that fillings can provide for baby teeth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n