Milk teeth (primary teeth) are very important for the growth of the jaws, to keep space for the permanent teeth and for chewing food for a growing child. Healthy teeth are a confidence booster.
‘Baby bottle caries’ is the main cause for cavities and loss of milk teeth in babies and toddlers.
Children begin to get their baby teeth during the first 6 months of life. By age 6 or 7 years, they start to lose their first set of teeth, which eventually are replaced by secondary, permanent teeth.
Without proper dental care, children face possible oral decay and disease that can cause a lifetime of pain and complications. Early childhood dental caries, an infectious disease, is 5 times more common in children than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever. About 1 out of 5 (20%) children aged 5 to 11 years have at least one untreated decayed tooth.
Paediatric dentists provide comprehensive oral health care that includes the following:
Two practices, one gentle, patient-first approach. Choose the practice closest to you to learn more and book your visit.
Moreleta Park, Pretoria East
Visit us at 577 Rubenstein Road, where our team welcomes families, children and nervous patients from across Pretoria East for complete, gentle dental care under one roof.
George & the Garden Route
Our George practice brings the same gentle, patient-first care to families across George and the wider Garden Route, from routine check-ups to implants and brighter smiles.
