Dental Crowns

Why Restore a Damaged Baby Tooth?

It makes sense to restore severely decayed or damaged permanent teeth, but why restore a baby tooth? Maintaining healthy baby teeth is critical for your child's present and future oral health. These tiny pearly whites aid with speech development and help your child chew without pain, ensuring adequate nutrition.

If left untreated, a decayed or damaged baby tooth can cause pain, discomfort, and sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures. As the condition progresses, the affected tooth may develop an abscess, causing irreversible harm to the permanent tooth developing behind the scenes.

The premature loss of a baby tooth due to decay or trauma can result in the neighboring teeth shifting out of alignment, leading to crooked teeth and problems with the bite, not to mention the need for costly orthodontic treatments down the road. Baby teeth act as natural space maintainers and should be restored rather than pulled out whenever possible.

How Can You Prevent the Need for Dental Crowns?

Prevention is always better than cure, so encourage your child to brush and floss daily and to limit sugary foods and drinks to lower the risk of tooth decay and cavities. Avoid hard foods and candies that can chip or damage a tooth, providing an entryway for harmful bacteria. If your child is involved in contact sports, we recommend wearing a custom sports mouthguard to lower the risk of damage to the teeth.

It is also essential to keep up with your child's twice-a-year dental exams and cleanings. Dr. Tyfanni and her team at Sunny Side of the Street Pediatric Dentistry will ensure your little one's smile stays in tip-top shape.

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