{"id":144,"date":"2019-05-10T13:20:05","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T13:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/?p=144"},"modified":"2019-06-10T13:20:14","modified_gmt":"2019-06-10T13:20:14","slug":"treating-primary-teeth-could-save-your-childs-future-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/10\/treating-primary-teeth-could-save-your-childs-future-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Treating Primary Teeth Could Save Your Child\u2019s Future Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_161480911__1560172204_47269-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"child smiling on playground\" class=\"wp-image-145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_161480911__1560172204_47269-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_161480911__1560172204_47269-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_161480911__1560172204_47269.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The last thing you\u2019d want to see is your child in pain. Unfortunately, because of children\u2019s lack of diligence in practicing good oral hygiene, they\u2019re extra susceptible to developing oral health problems. If your little one is experiencing discomfort, pulling their primary teeth isn\u2019t the best option for their future smile. To keep their small grin healthy and happy for years to come, read on to learn how you can treat decayed baby teeth instead of pulling them too soon.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growing Primary Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your baby\u2019s primary teeth should begin peeking through their\ngums between 6 months and 1 year. Typically, the front teeth will be the first\nthat appear, but every child is different. When they grow in, your baby may have\nsore gums. To ease this, you can rub a clean finger over them, or a cool teaspoon\nto help soothe their discomfort. If you notice they\u2019re experiencing excessive\ndiscomfort, taking them to the dentist can help get the answers you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reasons Not To Pull Baby Teeth Too Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your little one&#8217;s teeth are vital to their development and future oral health. They help your child learn how to properly do basic functions such as chew and speak properly. They also act as a blueprint for their permanent teeth to know where to grow into. When their primary teeth go missing too early, when their adult teeth grow in, they can drift into the empty spaces in their mouth, causing your little one\u2019s teeth to grow in crooked or crowded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting infants off with great oral hygiene and regular dental visits can help protect their smile well into adulthood. Unfortunately, sometimes it\u2019s difficult to get children to be diligent about their hygiene practices at home. Some common oral problems that children develop include cavities, infections, and decay. Because bacteria, plaque, and tartar aren\u2019t being regularly removed from their mouth, their teeth can become infected and result in discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pulp Treatment Can Save Your Child\u2019s Adult Smile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your little one is voicing that they have severe toothaches, it could be caused by decay that has spread to the inner portion of their tooth. This is because the nerve or pulp has become infected, likely due to poor oral hygiene practices. Luckily, your dentist can treat and restore their affected tooth before it spreads. With pulp therapy, you can get rid of your child\u2019s discomfort, sensitivity, swelling and inflammation, and save their primary tooth from being pulled too early. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/pulp-therapy.html\">this procedure<\/a>,\nyour dentist will remove the affected pulp and apply a medication which helps\nprevent further infection. They\u2019ll then fill the tooth and place a crown to\nprotect and restore the tooth\u2019s structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saving your child\u2019s primary teeth will save your child the\ndiscomfort and headache of future oral health problems. It will also reduce the\nrisk of their permanent teeth growing in misaligned and crowded. Remember, even\nthough their baby teeth are bound to fall out eventually, they\u2019re still vital\nto their overall development and future smile! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr.\nLayne Benzley is certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric\nDentistry. He understands that a child\u2019s oral health is vital to their future\nconfidence in their smile. As a parent himself, he understands how worrisome it\ncan be to see your child in pain, which is why he takes pride in providing gentle\nand high-quality care. For questions or to schedule an appointment for your\nchild, visit Castle Rock Smiles Pediatric Dentistry\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castlerocksmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or contact &nbsp;303-660-5373.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The last thing you\u2019d want to see is your child in pain. 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