ARE BABY TEETH IMPORTANT?

Yes!

Baby teeth stay in your child's mouth for up to thirteen years, and guide the adult teeth into position.

Baby teeth are needed for:

• Chewing
• Speaking
• Smiling
• Spacing
• Jaw Development

Cavities in baby teeth can make it difficult for a child to be able to eat, speak, sleep and learn properly.  Also, it can be socially embarrassing for a child who has a cavity.  Your child  may develop an infection and have pain.

LIFT THE LIP

To Check Baby's Teeth:

• Lift the lip once a month
• Look for early cavities - white lines along the gum line
• Never put baby to bed with a bottle, unless it's water
• Wean from the bottle by age 12 - 14 months
• Clean baby's teeth daily
• Take your child to the dentist by age one