{"id":83,"date":"2019-01-20T19:04:59","date_gmt":"2019-01-20T19:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capehartdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=83"},"modified":"2024-10-02T17:08:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T17:08:16","slug":"the-importance-of-taking-your-child-to-your-family-dentist-in-lewisville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capehartdentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/20\/the-importance-of-taking-your-child-to-your-family-dentist-in-lewisville\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Taking Your Child to Your Family Dentist in Lewisville"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you have a little one at home? If your son or daughter\nhas a smile full of baby teeth, you may be wondering why you should take them\nto the dentist if their teeth are going to fall out anyway. The answer is that\ntheir baby teeth are a vital part of their physical, emotional, and social\ndevelopment. A good at-home routine and regular dental visits will set them up\nfor oral health success in the future. Keep reading to learn 5 reasons why baby\nteeth are just as important as permanent teeth from your family dentist in\nLewisville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1. Healthy Permanent Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Untreated cavities in baby teeth can actually spread to their\nadult teeth. Your child\u2019s permanent teeth grow in very close to their primary\nones, making it easy for decay and infection to spread to their adult smile. Regular\ndental visits and a good brushing and flossing routine will ensure that their\npermanent smile grows in healthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Tooth Alignment and Position <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your child\u2019s baby teeth have an important job of being a\nplaceholder. Healthy baby teeth save space for their adult teeth and even guide\nthem into proper position in their mouth. If your kid\u2019s teeth are lost or\nknocked out due to decay or trauma, it can cause their adult teeth to grow in\ncrooked or misaligned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. Proper Nutrition and Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Besides giving you a great-looking smile, your teeth also\ngive you the ability to chew. If your children develop dental issues or\ncavities that hinders them from proper chewing, it can affect their diet.\nAdditionally, untreated cavities can cause infections that have the ability to\nspread throughout their body. Infection can quickly turn into a dental\nemergency, causing serious health risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4. Speech and Facial Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your children\u2019s teeth play an important role in their speech\ndevelopment. Their primary teeth work in tandem with their lips, tongue, and\ncheeks to speak properly. They help your son or daughter pronounce words\ncorrectly, but baby teeth also help their face grow and develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#5. Self-Esteem and Overall Concentration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, dental pain can affect your child\u2019s\nlearning ability. Decayed teeth can cause distracting pain and it can also\ncause decreased confidence and self-esteem in social settings. Plus, dental\nvisits for decay and cavities cause children to miss an estimated 51 million\nschool hours each year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, all of these problems can be avoided with a\ngreat at-home oral healthcare routine and dental visits\nevery 6 months<\/a>. Taking care of your kid\u2019s baby teeth will not only\nkeep them healthy, but it will make them more likely to care for their smile as\nthey grow older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Christopher Capehart is a native Texan that enjoys\nproviding care for smiles of all ages. He takes pride in his friendly and kind\ndental approach, making him popular with the kids. He currently runs his own\npractice, and he can be contacted through his website<\/a> or\nby phone at (972) 436-1325 for any questions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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