A child’s first set of teeth is often thought of as a practice set that gives them a chance to make mistakes before the permanent smile comes in. Since kids are prone to eating too much sugar and often reluctant to brush, they might develop cavities on one or more of their baby teeth. The parents of such a child might ask, “Since the tooth is going to fall out anyway, does our child really need a filling?” Read on to find out about whether baby teeth need fillings along with ways to prevent cavities in young children.
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