Tooth Decay: Tooth decay is common dental problems for adults and the same is true of children. S…
Tooth Decay: Tooth decay is common dental problems for adults and the same is true of children. Since the enamel on baby teeth is only half the thickness of the enamel on permanent teeth, they’re even more vulnerable to tooth decay quickly developing into a cavity. Misaligned Teeth: Children often develop misaligned teeth due to sucking on their thumbs. Thumb sucking isn’t a problem until their permanent teeth come in. But if the habit continues it can push their teeth out of alignment and cause an overbite. Children also have other habits that can cause their teeth to become misaligned. Tongue thrust, which is pushing the top of the tongue forward before you swallow, can also cause an overbite. So can lip sucking, which children do by repeatedly holding their lower lip beneath their teeth. These habits can also cause speech problems for some children. Early Tooth Loss: A baby tooth that’s lost before permanent teeth erupt causes teeth that are nearby to shift or tilt. This can cause problems when permanent teeth come. Visit us @AppleDental to know more!