Baby teeth appear at about 6 months of age and stay on till 12 years, when all baby (or milk) teeth are replaced by permanent teeth.
The primary teeth maintain space for permanent teeth till they are developed fully and ready to erupt into the mouth. Losing milk teeth (primary teeth) earlier causes permanent teeth to come into unwanted positions and are responsible for crooked teeth. This is why we provide pediatric dentistry to prevent wrong alignment and poor dental hygiene.
Milk teeth can be affected by dental caries or tooth decay as early as 2 years if they are on the feeding bottle for too long. The growth and development of the jaw are also affected and could affect the permanent teeth underneath.To avoid complicated orthodontic treatment later on developmental jaw problems and faulty teeth alignment are corrected at an early stage using interceptive orthodontics. Pediatric dentistry is focused largely on preventive care in which sealants and fluoride applications are used to strengthen and protect enamel.
