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Primary teeth, also referred to as milk teeth or baby teeth, are temporary and bound to end up under a child’s pillow for the tooth fairy. As short-term residents in your child's mouth, it’s easy to take their presence lightly. Unfortunately, that approach is a common and inaccurate misconception when it comes to dental care. 

The best children’s dentists educate their clients on their children’s baby teeth so they understand that while their presence may seem fleeting, care is crucial. Pedodontic Associates Inc. in Hawaii focus on dental care for children and often debunk and inform patients on the common misconceptions.

Facts about baby teeth:

  • The Short Lives Of Baby Teeth: Baby teeth last for approximately one-sixth of a person’s life
  • Important For Development: Baby teeth are key to development in that they provide proper space for permanent teeth to erupt
  • Loose Teeth Happen To Teens, Too: Children do not loose all their teeth at once. Molars, for example, can remain in a child’s mouth until 13 years of age.
  • Speech Development: Baby teeth aid in a children’s ability to learn speech sounds and develop language

Myths about baby teeth:

  • Not Important: Baby teeth don’t matter because they inevitably fall out
  • Don't Require Brushing: Baby teeth don’t need brushing
  • Can't Get Cavities: Cavities in baby teeth are not an issue
  • Don't Need Checkups: Children don’t need to see a dentist until they have their permanent teeth

For the best pediatric dentists in Hawaii, take your children to Pedodontic Associates Inc. To learn more about their pediatrics practice, visit their website. To schedule an appointment, call the Pedodontic Associates Inc. office closest to you. To reach their Pearlridge office, call (808) 487-7933. For the Kahala office, call (808) 735-1733. For the Maui office, call (808) 877-0066

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