Frequently Asked Questions

Paediatric Dentistry

Date Posted: 12/1/2001

Question Are baby teeth essential?

Answer The approach that baby teeth are not essential is a fallacy. We would not be born with them otherwise. Baby (milk) teeth are necessary not only for appearance, eating and smiling, but also serve to hold spaces for developing permanent (adult) teeth. In addition, baby teeth play a role in the development of speech.

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