{"id":135,"date":"2020-10-13T01:59:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T01:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/?p=135"},"modified":"2020-11-12T02:03:49","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T02:03:49","slug":"auburn-pediatric-dentist-baby-teeth-tooth-decay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/13\/auburn-pediatric-dentist-baby-teeth-tooth-decay\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Tooth Decay In Baby Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_158833704__1605146437_44730-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Child visiting their Auburn pediatric dentist for checkup\" class=\"wp-image-136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_158833704__1605146437_44730-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_158833704__1605146437_44730-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/AdobeStock_158833704__1605146437_44730.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a parent, you want to do everything you can to keep your child\u2019s precious smile happy and healthy. However, is it really that important to prevent and treat cavities in baby teeth? After all, these teeth are going to fall out on their own in a few years anyways. The truth is, these little primary teeth actually play a key role in your son\u2019s or daughter\u2019s oral development, overall health, and quality of life, so it\u2019s essential that they\u2019re kept cavity-free! Read on as your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/pediatric-dentistry.html\">Auburn pediatric dentist<\/a> explains everything you need to know about tooth decay in baby teeth and how to keep your little one\u2019s smile healthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Kid\u2019s Get So Many Cavities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Does it seem like your little one gets a lot of cavities? Even if you brush their teeth regularly, there are a variety of factors that put baby teeth at a higher risk of tooth decay, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Thin enamel<\/li><li>Unrefined oral hygiene<\/li><li>Exposure to sugary snacks and drinks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is It So Important to Prevent Cavities in Baby Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though baby teeth aren\u2019t a permanent fixture in your son\u2019s or daughter\u2019s smile, these little teeth play a big role in their long-term wellbeing. Leaving a cavity untreated in a baby tooth will allow the decay to eat away at the enamel until it reaches the sensitive inner layers. Not only will this be painful for your child, but it can make it difficult for them to eat properly, focus in school, or feel confident in themselves. Eventually, the tooth may become infected, which will need to be treated with a root canal or extraction to prevent it from spreading throughout their mouth and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Protect My Child\u2019s Smile from Tooth Decay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, even though tooth decay is incredibly common in children, there are plenty of ways you can help keep your little one\u2019s smile healthy and cavity-free, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Make sure they\u2019re brushing for two minutes twice a day.<\/li><li>Ensure they\u2019re using fluoridated dental products.<\/li><li>Teach them to floss properly and daily.<\/li><li>Limit their exposure to sugary foods and drinks.<\/li><li>Have them visit their Auburn children\u2019s dentist twice a year for checkups and cleanings.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to treat cavities right away in smiles of all ages. Teaching your son or daughter how to prevent cavities now will set them up for a lifetime of happy, healthy smiles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>At New England Kids Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we\u2019re proud to help children in Auburn and the surrounding communities maintain optimal oral health. We firmly believe that prevention is the foundation of a strong, sparkling smile, which is why we offer a variety of services tailored to the unique needs of baby teeth and growing smiles. Quick, easy, and comfortable services like fluoride treatments and dental sealants are some of the best ways we can help your child fend off cavities as they learn to keep tooth decay at bay. To learn more about cavity prevention, we can be contacted via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at <strong>(508) 832-6278. <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, you want to do everything you can to keep your child\u2019s precious smile happy and healthy. However, is it really that important to prevent and treat cavities in baby teeth? After all, these teeth are going to fall out on their own in a few years anyways. 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