Birmingham, AL Baby Teeth Filling & Pulling: Pediatric Dentistry Guide Launched

Nov 1, 2023

Summary

Hurst Pediatric Dentistry in Birmingham, AL has released a new guide providing information on whether to fill or pull decaying baby teeth. The guide explains the importance of maintaining and keeping baby teeth healthy, as well as the role they play in development. According to the CDC, 42% of children aged 2 to 11 have had a cavity in their baby teeth. The guide argues that in most cases, filling a decaying baby tooth is preferred over extraction. This is because baby molars don't typically fall out until children are 10 or 12 years old, and they need healthy teeth for proper development. Removing baby teeth at a young age can affect a child's jaw formation, facial appearance, and lead to future orthodontic issues. However, there are certain cases where pulling decaying baby teeth is acceptable, such as when the adult tooth is already erupting beneath the baby tooth or if leaving the tooth poses a serious health risk. The guide aims to help parents make informed decisions for their children's dental health. Hurst Pediatric Dentistry, owned by Dr. Joby Hurst, has been providing dental services to children in Alabama for over 25 years.

Hurst Pediatric Dentistry (205-969-7454) in Birmingham, AL released a guide on baby teeth, and whether they should be filled or pulled when they start decaying.

Birmingham, United States - November 1, 2023 /PressCable/

Hurst Pediatric Dentistry’s new guide outlines the pros and cons of filling a decaying baby tooth versus pulling it out. The guide also explains the role baby teeth play in development and why maintaining them and keeping them healthy is important.

More details can be found at https://hurstpediatricdental.com/blog/b/filling-versus-pulling-baby-teeth

According to the CDC, 42% of children aged 2 to 11 have had a cavity in their baby teeth. With cavities in permanent teeth, the choice of whether to get a filling or an extraction is an easy one, but with baby teeth, the choice isn’t as easy because they eventually fall out anyway. In its new guide, Hurst Pediatric Dentistry is providing parents with the information they need to make the best decisions for their children.

In the guide, Hurst Pediatric Dentistry argues that in most cases, filling a decaying baby tooth is preferred over pulling it out. This is because most children don’t lose their baby molars until they’re 10 or 12 years old, and until this happens they need to have teeth in their mouth to remain healthy and develop properly.

By removing baby teeth, Hurst Pediatric Dentistry believes that parents are putting their children’s abilities to perform essential tasks such as chewing and speaking at risk. Removing teeth at such a young age can also affect a child’s jaw formation and facial appearance, which in turn, can lead to more costly orthodontic issues in the future.

Hurst Pediatric Dentistry is quick to note, however, that in some cases, pulling decaying baby teeth is acceptable. For example, if the adult or permanent tooth is already erupting beneath the baby tooth then it is usually fine to remove it. Furthermore, if leaving a tooth in poses a more serious health risk than taking it out, it probably should be removed.

“Every parent wants their child to have perfectly healthy teeth, so it can be disconcerting for parents when their baby has dental decay,” said a spokesperson for the practice. “Because baby teeth eventually do fall out, the question of whether to fill a cavity or pull a tooth entirely is a valid concern. Hopefully, with our guide, parents can make informed decisions that will benefit their children in the long run.”

About Hurst Pediatric Dentistry

Hurst Pediatric Dentistry is owned and operated by Dr. Joby Hurst, DMD. For over 25 years he and his team have been creating beautiful smiles for children across Alabama.

Interested parties can find more information at https://hurstpediatricdental.com/blog/b/filling-versus-pulling-baby-teeth

Contact Info:
Name: Joby Hurst
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Organization: Hurst Pediatric Dentistry
Address: 19 Inverness Center Parkway Ste 250, Birmingham, AL 35242, United States
Phone: +1-205-969-7454
Website: https://hurstpediatricdental.com/

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