Why should we spend money fixing baby teeth, when they e going to be lost anyway?
Baby teeth (primary teeth) are not only for chewing, but they hold the space open for the permanent teeth to follow. Most children will lose 8 of the primary front teeth between the ages of 6 to 8. Their primary back teeth (12 in number) are needed until they are lost naturally in order to hold the spaces open for the permanent teeth that follow. If a primary molar is lost even a couple of months prior to its time, space will be lost. Lost space can be difficult to regain, and orthodontic costs will be increased. Saving a few dollars by not fixing primary teeth will cost much more down the line. I frequently see parents holding back on simple treatment of primary teeth only to have the problems worsen and then have to afford even more expensive treatment only months before the tooth is lost. Keeping baby teeth in good condition is the best and the least expensive way to go.
