Why Is Deciduous Teeth Important?
The primary task of milk teeth is to ensure proper feeding of the child. In addition, the proper development of speech depends on the presence of milk teeth. They guide for the permanent teeth through the area where they cover. This natural placeholder function is eliminated when the deciduous tooth is removed early. In future crowding in permanent teeth can be seen. Some gaps in dental arch can be seen between deciduous teeth and it is considered normal. These gaps are used to provide space for the transition to permanent teeth.
May Occur Decays in Deciduous Teeth?
Yes, these teeth may decay. If the caries have occurred, we should treat them immediately for the reasons mentioned above. Depending on the decay depth, the dentist should be examine filling, amputation, endodontic treatment, or if the tooth is inflamed and cannot be saved it should be extracted.
Should be treated decays in deciduous teeth?
Untreated deciduous tooth decay leads to pain, bad odor, chewing difficulty, malnutrition and unpleasant appearance. İn this period untreated deciduous teeth decays may lead to malocclusion in future, jaw development and general health problems (even rheumatic heart disease). Therefore, the decays on the deciduous teeth should be treated without falling into the misconception that "they will always be replaced".
How to prevent caries formation?
First of all it is useful to give this information. A vaccine or drug that could completely prevent caries could not be developed. However, some products for reducing the number of caries can be taken under appropriate conditions. One of them is a material is called "fissure sealant". Dental caries usually start in the so-called "fissure" troughs, which are present on the chewing faces of molar and premolar teeth. With fissure sealants these grooves are covered,. prevents teeth from microbes and food residues. This process can be applied to permanent molars that erupt 6 years old and premolars. Another way to prevent caries is to increase the resistance of the teeth to decay. This resistance is achieved by applying superficial fluoride to the teeth.
