Among the parents, it is common that there is no need to treat the child’s milk teeth, because over time they will still fall out and change to constant, which will already need to be treated carefully. We decided to check whether such a position is justified by scientific research.

Question, need to Lee treat dairy teeth child, excites many parents. Answers They are looking for sites dental clinic and specialized forums. And if doctors called The decision not to treat caries of milk teeth in children with an error and the main headache of children's dentists, then on forums unequivocal positions No. In particular, commentators Turn Attention to “wild stress” and the likelihood of developing ticks and stuttering in the child due to visiting the dentist, as well as the fact that the milk tooth by itself will fall out. On such resources sometimes Consult Give children supplements with calcium instead of taking them to a specialist.

It is worth stipulating right away that below we will talk about the treatment when the doctor notices the problem, but it does not cause any discomfort to the child. In cases where the baby himself complains of pain, thoughts of the unnecessary treatment of milk teeth, as a rule, do not have parents. However, in many situations, the destruction of the tooth occurs without unpleasant sensations or a child Can't To characterize them as a toothache, instead, he refuses to eat or prefers to chew on only one side.

Milk teeth are the first set of teeth, characteristic of many mammals, including people. IN norm A person has 20 milk teeth - a pair of central and lateral incisors, fangs and two pairs of molar grow on each jaw. At the age of 6 to 12 years of milk teeth Change Permanent, which are popularly called indigenous ones. Such a name in the logic of a non -specialist seems to emphasize the difference: constant teeth should have a root, unlike milk. However, this is not so. The milk teeth also have roots, but as constant, these roots are growing and developing under them resorpted. Therefore, when considering the root tooth that has fallen, the roots are no longer visible, which can mislead people.

The orthopantomogram of the milk teeth, the roots of the milk of the second molar are clearly visible. Source

By structure Both milk and constant teeth are similar: enamel is located on top - solid fabric that serves to protect the tooth; under it - a layer of dentin - also solid, but sensitive to the chemical and thermal effects of the substance; A pulp lies under dentin - a soft and supersensitive tissue that piercing its blood vessels provide tooth nutrition.

Caries first affects the enamel, then, if you do not take any action, the dentin and pulp are striking sequentially, causing in the end pulpitis - Inflammation of the inner tissues of the tooth. The first sign of pulpit is a sharp and very severe pain, in the event of its occurrence, to treat the question or not to be treated for sure. But at the stage of enamel destruction or even the penetration of infection into the dentin of the milk tooth, parents can still remain hopes that the tooth will fall soon and the problem will be solved by itself.

And although the dairy tooth affected by caries is really sooner or later to fall out, you should not postpone treatment. Firstly, caries affecting only enamel (experts call it initial), usually does not require anesthesia in treatment, or often tolerance of the tooth. Such caries, looking like a white meloving spot, usually Requires Only the restoration of the broken layer, what can be done, Having processed The tooth with special remineralizing drugs and explaining to the child the rules of oral hygiene.

Secondly, the development of caries in children is usually is happening Faster than adults: the milk teeth are more porous, are easier to destroy, and caries affects deeper layers. Caries is result The activities of special cariesogenic bacteria, from one affected milk tooth, they apply to neighboring ones, as well as caries complications can affect the rudiments of molars. Due to the unbearable caries of milk teeth, constant can Grow, for example, with a changed color of dentin struck by bacteria - the people are called such teeth black. By whitening pastes and complexes at home, it will not be possible to solve such a problem - to adjust the color of the dentin, and then only a few shades, only a doctor will be able to in the course of prolonged treatment. Among the more serious possible consequences are the appearance of permanent teeth without enamel.

The third reason why milk teeth must be treated in the early stages of the development of the carious process, Consistent The fact that they serve as a kind guides for constant growth. Destroying bacterial lesion and falling out or being removed due to non-treatment of damage, milk teeth form In the dentition is uncharacteristic for the normal formation of the dentition of the void. In the future, it can bring To the anomalies of the development of the bite, the crowding of growth, the teeth reversal and other problems, which can only be solved with the help of orthodontic treatment (it includes not only wearing braces or ecliners, but also various operations). At the same time, the removal of the affected milk tooth without trying to treat caries will be a mistake - normally it should remain in its place until the natural shift to constant, so that it grows correctly.

Too early loss of milk teeth also Fraught problems with diction: To pronounce consonant sounds, the language should occupy a certain position - for example, resting with the tip of the inner surface of the upper teeth. If there is no stop completely and partially, Disrupted And the formation of speech. After constant ones will appear on the site of the wrong milking teeth, a speech therapist may be required to restore the correct pronunciation of sounds.

Also premature loss of part of the milk teeth or discomfort in them when chewing food Maybe bring to different Problems with nutrition. Insufficient food is absorbed worse, and the child does not receive beneficial substances.

Finally, do not forget about the aesthetic and psychological moment. Dentists Turn attentionthat even preschoolers evaluate the aesthetic component of a smile - embarrassed by their teeth, the child can get psychological problems.

Thus, caries of milk teeth, even if it does not cause discomfort, you need to treat as soon as possible. The infectious process in one children's tooth easily throws to others, including constant ones in the development stage. Destruction of the teeth leads to problems with the formation of an adult bite and proper articulation, and also interferes with the normal operation of the gastrointestinal tract. And although Chinese scientists are already Tested On animals, an effective vaccine from caries, it is not worth waiting for its appearance in each dental clinic in the near future, so you should pay maximum attention to the correct hygiene and regularly visit preventive Inspections.

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