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The Importance of Baby Teeth
By Ultra Smile Dental Studio·
Why Primary (Baby) Teeth Are Important
- 1Help guide permanent teeth into the correct position.
- 2Keep space for permanent teeth.
- 3Important for healthy jaw growth.
- 4Important for proper speech development.
- 5Important for chewing.
- 6Help form good oral hygiene habits from an early age.
Consequences of Losing Baby Teeth Too Early
- 1Teeth on either side of the gap will start closing the space.
- 2Permanent teeth may not have sufficient space to erupt.
- 3Crowding of permanent teeth.
- 4Permanent teeth may become impacted.
- 5Speech problems may develop.
- 6Orthodontic treatment may be needed later in life.
- 7Bite problems may develop.
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