Do children with cavities in their baby teeth need fillings?

Cavities in deciduous teeth also need to be filled, because we all know that if we do not pay attention to filling or treatment now, it will affect and hinder the development and eruption of permanent tooth germs in the future. Therefore, parents and friends must pay attention and help their children treat cavities correctly.

The answer is a definite yes. It needs to be filled, otherwise it may affect the development and eruption of permanent tooth germs in the future.

1. It is beneficial to the growth and development of children - it stimulates the development of chewing and digestion and maxillofacial function.

2. It is beneficial to the eruption of permanent teeth and the formation of permanent dentition - guiding the normal growth, eruption and arrangement of permanent teeth.

3. It is beneficial to pronunciation and protecting children's mental health (children with bad teeth, such as those whose front teeth are all decayed and blackened due to bottle caries, will develop inferiority complex in children, which is not conducive to their future healthy development).

4. In addition, deciduous teeth begin to erupt at around 6 months old and are replaced by the first permanent teeth at the age of 6 years old. During this nearly six years, the important role of deciduous teeth is obvious.

5. Some mothers worry that their babies are too young and are concerned about how doctors can diagnose and treat their babies. Dear mothers, please rest assured that doctors have received systematic training and can help your baby treat his diseased teeth completely.

6. What mothers need to pay attention to is that prevention of any disease is of paramount importance. Prevention can provide protection for your baby with minimal time, energy and financial resources and without any pain. Therefore, first of all, help the baby change the habit of falling asleep with a pacifier. Secondly, after the baby's teeth erupt, the mother needs to buy a fingertip toothbrush to help the baby clean his teeth. Thirdly, after the deciduous molars have just erupted, the mother can take the baby to the dentist for deciduous molar pit and fissure sealing. Finally, the mother needs to take the baby to the dentist regularly for oral examinations to detect early caries, early detection and early treatment, and minimize the baby's pain.