Importance of Milk Teeth
Milk teeth or baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth. During the time they are in a child’s mouth, they perform important functions-
- Help in chewing, hence, digestion and nutrition affecting overall growth
- Development of speech
- Growth of upper and lower jaw
- Aids in smiling and looks affecting psychological development
- Prevention of harmful habits
- Guidance of eruption of permanent teeth
Decay in milk teeth affects the oral and overall health of the child. Keep the milk teeth healthy!