Question: Are baby teeth really that important to my child?

Answer: Your child primary teeth or what we call “baby,” teeth are important for many reasons. Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also aid in forming a path that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to erupt. Therefore it is important to take proper care of baby teeth just like you would your adult teeth.

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