There are still many people who do not know just how important baby teeth are to their children.   Many people think that since baby teeth are replaced by adult teeth that dental care for baby teeth is not as important.  However that is wrong.  While it is true that baby teeth are only in the mouth for a short period of time they do play a vital role.

Baby teeth help to reserve space for the adult teeth
Baby teeth are need in order to aid in the development of clear speech.
Baby teeth give the face it normal appearance.
Baby teeth are needed in order to chew and eat food.

If baby teeth are not maintain with proper dental care damage can be cause to incoming adult teeth.  Dental decay in baby teeth are not only a painful issue for your child but can cause other over all health issues.

It is important to know that one should take care of baby teeth just as much as one should take care of their adult teeth.  Baby teeth may not last a life time but the role they play in your child development is just as important.