{"id":12,"date":"2020-02-07T21:10:34","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T21:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=12"},"modified":"2020-03-17T21:11:05","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T21:11:05","slug":"big-questions-cavity-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/07\/big-questions-cavity-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Questions About Cavities in Your Little One\u2019s Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did you know that tooth decay is the number one most common\nchronic childhood disease? In fact, roughly 60% of American children experience\ntooth decay by the age of five according to the American Academy of Pediatric\ndentistry. Unfortunately, this means that try as you might, it\u2019s likely that\nyour little one will develop a cavity at some point. Your pediatric dentist in\nWillow Park answers some important questions about tooth decay in children and\nhow you can best\nprotect your child\u2019s precious smile<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Do Cavities in Baby Teeth Need to Be Filled?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many parents wonder if cavities in baby teeth really need to\nbe filled since these teeth will fall out eventually. However, a cavity could\neasily cause a baby tooth to feel sensitive and painful if left untreated.\nEventually, it may even need to be pulled out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primary (baby) teeth are designed to hold space in a child\u2019s\njaw until the permanent tooth breaks through the gumline. A decaying primary\ntooth could influence the health of the developing permanent tooth underneath.\nIf the primary tooth is pulled, the permanent tooth may come in crooked and your\nchild may have difficulty eating properly or speaking clearly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Types of Fillings Are Used for Children\u2019s Cavities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to treating cavities, the two most common\noptions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n