How to Restore Primary Teeth

Primary teeth are milk-teeth or baby teeth. Primary teeth are shed and replaced by permanent teeth. Primary teeth start to come in at about 6 months. Normally a toddler will have all of his primary teeth at 3 years old. Children need for their primary teeth to remain in good healthy condition to help guide the permanent teeth in. Healthy primary teeth encourages speech development and helps children chew food properly. Dental restorative procedures are available for extreme cases.

Things You'll Need

• Children's soft toothbrush
• Floss for children
• Children's toothpaste
• Family Dentist

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Instructions

• 1

  Seek advice from your dentist. Primary teeth must remain healthy and in place to guide the permanent teeth in. Pulling bad primary teeth out is not recommended. Talk to your dentist about filling cavities to prevent the spread of decay in primary teeth. Schedule your child for regular cleanings and checkups to help prevent decay.

• 2

  Encourage your child to brush and floss after each meal. Brushing will help remove plaque and bacteria buildup around the teeth. Flossing helps the child develop strong teeth and gums. Make a game out of brushing and flossing until it becomes a daily habit. Preventing further decay will help restore primary teeth.

• 3

  Choose stainless-steel caps as a treatment choice to restore primary teeth. Stainless steel caps work well for badly broken or decayed teeth. The steel caps will prevent any further breakdown of the teeth and help the toddler keep the tooth in place until it is time for the permanent teeth to come in.

• 4

  Provide a healthy diet to promote healthy primary teeth. Tooth decay is often due to poor dietary choices. Limit snacks and drinks that are high in sugar. Consider having dental sealant place on the back teeth. Dental sealant is a protective coating placed on the back teeth. The sealant gives added protection against tooth decay.