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🦷 Dental Myth Busters #4 “Baby Teeth Don’t Matter – They Fall Out Anyway” – But Do They?



✅ MYTH:


“Baby teeth aren’t important. They’ll fall out anyway.”


✅ TRUTH:


Baby teeth play a vital role in your child’s dental development.

They:


Hold space for adult teeth

Help in chewing and speaking properly

Support jaw and facial development


Losing baby teeth too early due to decay or neglect can cause:

Crowding or misalignment

Speech issues

Delayed eruption of permanent teeth


đź’ˇ Dental Tip:


Start dental checkups by age 1.

Healthy baby teeth = Healthy permanent teeth!


đź§  They may be temporary, but their impact is permanent.


📍 Shree Jayam Oral & Dental Clinic

21/2, Devarajulu Street, Ambattur, Chennai – 600053

📞 91509 90462 | 75500 90462

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