{"id":630,"date":"2016-12-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/template2\/dental-care-blog\/baby-teeth-myths-busted-2\/"},"modified":"2016-12-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-12-14T00:00:00","slug":"baby-teeth-myths-busted-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/baby-teeth-myths-busted-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Teeth Myths\u2014Busted!"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/contentlibrary.socialmediafordentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2016\/12\/Baby-Tooth-Myths_543.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"543\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-815\" \/>  <strong>YOU MIGHT THINK<\/strong> that baby teeth don\u2019t matter because \u201cthey\u2019re just going to fall out anyway,\u201d but think again!  There are a lot of myths about baby teeth out there, so we\u2019re going to set the record straight. Here\u2019s a list of the <strong>top four baby teeth myths, <\/strong>BUSTED<strong>!<\/strong> <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Myth #1: Baby Teeth Aren\u2019t Important<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although baby teeth eventually fall out, they are extremely important to a child&#8217;s developing oral health. Not only do they <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/drverwest.com\/top-10-myths-about-childrens-teeth\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hold the space<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for permanent teeth to grow in straight (preventing crowding and crooked teeth), they also <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parents.com\/baby\/health\/baby-teeth\/myths-about-baby-teeth\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help the face structure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> develop properly and ensure that young children can eat and receive plenty of nutrition.<\/span>  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"543\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5Ane4IjjwfQ?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Myth #2: Cavities In Baby Teeth Don\u2019t Matter<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have heard that babies can\u2019t get cavities at all, or that if they do have them, it\u2019s not a big deal. Both rumors are untrue; not only are cavities painful, they can cause swelling and even infection. In addition, children who have cavities in their baby teeth are <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parents.com\/baby\/health\/baby-teeth\/myths-about-baby-teeth\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three times more likely<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to develop cavities in their adult teeth.\u00a0<\/span>If you think your child may be developing a cavity, marked by discoloration or a small crack, call us right away!  <b>TIP: Don\u2019t let your child fall asleep with a bottle! Juice and milk are full of bacteria-feeding sugars which cause cavities.<\/b> <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Myth #3: You Don&#8217;t Need To Brush or Floss Baby Teeth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should begin \u201cbrushing\u201d your children\u2019s teeth even before their first tooth grows in! Just <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mouthhealthy.org\/en\/babies-and-kids\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use a soft, wet cloth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or bit of gauze to rub their gums to help reduce bacteria and prevent future cavities. Once teeth come in, help get your children in the habit of brushing twice daily with a smear of toothpaste and flossing regularly.\u00a0<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Myth #4: Young Children Don\u2019t Need To See A Dentist<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a common misconception that children shouldn\u2019t visit the dentist before the age of three, or before they have their<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mouthhealthy.org\/en\/az-topics\/b\/baby-teeth\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> full set of 20 primary teeth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The ADA states that <\/span><b>children should visit the dentist by the time they get their first tooth, or at least by the <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mouthhealthy.org\/en\/babies-and-kids\"><b>age of one<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Early check-ups can identify cavities and help prevent and assess other problems.<\/span> <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Need Any More Myths Debunked? We Can Help!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> If you have any questions regarding your child\u2019s oral health, give us a call! We love any opportunity to help you, our wonderful patients! <\/p>\n<h4>Thank you for being a part of our practice family.<\/h4>\n<h6>Top image by Flickr user <span style=\"color: #2a7abd;\"><a style=\"color: #2a7abd;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/donnieray\/12870201345\" target=\"_blank\">Donnie Ray Jones<\/a><\/span> used under <span style=\"color: #2a7abd;\"><a style=\"color: #2a7abd;\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 4.0 license<\/a><\/span>. Image cropped and modified from original.<\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #d9d9d9;\">The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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