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At first glance, it might seem like a waste of effort to have dental work done on baby teeth. After all, they’re only going to fall out. But a good pediatric dentist will be the first to tell you that dental care for baby teeth is essential to your child’s dental health, both present and future. The pediatric dentists at Pedodontic Associates on Oahu and Maui offer the following reasons to get kids’ cavities treated promptly.

pediatric dentistFirst of all, while a cavity isn’t a huge problem by itself, the longer it’s allowed to stay, the more it will spread. This can mean damaging other teeth—including any adult teeth your child may have—but worse, it can mean a painful toothache for your child. Treating a cavity before it gets to that point is the most effective way to keep your child comfortable and their mouth healthy.

In addition, those cavities don’t just affect your kid’s teeth now. Baby teeth play a crucial role in preparing your child’s mouth for adult teeth. Each baby tooth holds a space for the adult tooth that will follow it. If baby teeth are damaged or fall out before it’s time, the jaw can change and other teeth can shift into the space, crowding out the adult tooth before it can come in properly and create lifelong dental problems.

Baby teeth also play important roles as your child is growing up. They help your child develop proper speech, and allow your child to eat a varied, healthy diet. Not only do their health and development suffer when baby teeth are damaged, but their self-esteem can be hurt too.

If your child is showing signs of a cavity or if they simply haven’t had a dental checkup in a while, schedule an appointment with a pediatric dentist today. Pedodontic Associates would love to be your kids’ dentist. To reach the Aiea office, call (808) 487-7933; for the Honolulu office, call (808) 735-1733; or for the Kahului office, call (808) 877-0066. You can also learn more about their services on their website.

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