2007-09-11 01:46:08 · 8 answers · asked by drew08 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Very important. If you neglect your child's teeth:
1. the child may be in pain
2. the absess that forms may damage the adult tooth that is developing below the primary tooth
3. the professionals treating your child are obligated to report you to the authorities for child neglect if they believe the treatment must be done and it isn't.
4. if the child has several teeth that are decayed they will be very fragile and the child will have difficulty eating - if the diet is poor then the ability to learn is diminished growth can be affected, quality of life declines
5. if the appearance of the teeth when the child smiles is affected then you can impact the self confidence of the child and develop "image" issues
6. if the mouth is full of decaying teeth bad breath will result affecting the social interaction of the child. We all know kids can be cruel to each other about the silliest things such as appearance, clothing, how well someone fits in.
7. if, on the x-rays you can see the adult tooth very close to the primary tooth the dentist will probably say that the filling need not be done because the primary tooth will exfoliate (fall out) soon but if it looks as if you will have several years before that tooth exfoliates then the fillings will need to be done.
8. wasn't there a child that died in the US recently due to an untreated absessed tooth? Don't take the risk.
All in all don't put up any barriers. As parents it is our job to ease the path of our children through life not seek the easiest, cheapest route! I bet if the decay was in your mouth you would have it dealt with at the earliest opportunity.
2007-09-11 03:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by rppj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately quite a few people think it is a waste of money to fill baby teeth and I can tell you if your dentist recommends it, get them done. Have you ever seen a child with a swollen face and in sheer agony, I have and it is not pretty, and all because the parents thought the baby teeth were a waste of time.
Baby teeth help retain the space for the adult teeth to come in and they also allow your child to be able EAT on what teeth they have without dealing with more pain than necessary. Children lose baby teeth that is a fact, but what if there were no adult underneathe the baby teeth, what then, and are you teaching your child that it okay not to take care of the teeth they have.
Take care of your teeth while you are young, and your teeth will take care of you when you are old. Most nursing homes are filled with people that have no teeth and can't eat, don't let that happen to you or your child.
2007-09-11 03:04:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fillings prevent further decay and possibility of infection. If the tooth falls out or has to be removed because of decay or infection a spacer will need to be put in it's place which is far more expensive, time consuming, work, and may have to be replaced over the time of the tooth (for instance if it's a molor that they don't get until 13 then you have to ensure the spacer stays in place for 7 yrs). It involves more serious medication and several appts. The spacer is necessary to ensure that the other teeth do not grow into the open spot, preventing the adult tooth that would have grown there from comming in properly. If it soesn't come in properly more dental work will need to be done and braces will be a requirement. Fill them, clean them, and save the time/money.
2007-09-11 02:11:20 · answer #3 · answered by ppnj4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since there baby teeth they'll be out in a few years anyway. But just make sure he/she isn't having too much pain at any point, they could become infected. I have a 6 year old and I stand at the sink with her 3 times a day to make sure shes brushing correctly. Its a pain sometimes but it will save you money in the long run. And your child will have good dental hygiene for life.
2007-09-11 02:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The same happened to me when I was about joshua's age, maybe a bit older. My mom just washed the tooth and stuck it back in telling me to hold it in place with my tongue. As far as I can remember it worked quite well and the tooth was soon firm enough without the need of a dentist. Still, I would not recommend it as I guess there is always a risk of swallowing the tooth or worse choke on it. I would wash the tooth in saline solution, keep it overnight in the fridge in a glass with the same liquid and hand it over to the dentist tomorrow.
2016-03-13 06:32:44 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a suggestion here but I would leave them alone.
Unless the teeth are bothering your child I would not fill them. The teeth will fall out soon and that is just wasted money if you ask me.
2007-09-11 03:45:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is important for your child to have the fillings taken care of before the decay gets any deeper. If the decay goes into the nerve of the tooth then you will have to have the tooth taken out. When the decay infects the nerve of the tooth it is very painful.
2007-09-11 02:00:22 · answer #7 · answered by Kelli in FL 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally, if it is not bad, I wouldn't....get another opinion from another dentist and see how bad the decay is...but if it is, you should do it because it can affect the adult tooth.
2007-09-11 02:41:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
in the UK they normally wouldleave them unless they cause pain
2007-09-11 01:54:58 · answer #9 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋