One of the most common tooth problems in childhood is dental caries or cavities. Tooth decay plagues many children for many reasons, like inadequate home care or lack of professional children's dentistry.
Many children don't receive dental care until they are older and damage is already done to their teeth. Did you know that your little one should be visiting the dentist every six months, just like you, starting around age one?
With these routine visits, we can begin to build rapport and a healthy relationship with your child; we can also make you aware of any tooth concerns as early as possible before the problems become more significant.
Why Are Baby Teeth So Important?
Many parents wonder if it's really that important to care for teeth that are going to fall out in the future. The answer is – yes! Primary or baby teeth are very important and play an integral role in your child's developing smile.
Baby teeth help guide incoming adult teeth into proper positioning and also hold space for them. These first teeth also help your child develop and form their first words and eat their first foods.
We love caring for children at Toronto Lakeshore Dental! If you're looking for friendly and caring dentistry for kids in Etobicoke, give us a call at (416) 503-3335.