VerCrecimiento y desarrollo de los maxilares

The development of a child's teeth begins as  early as the second month of pregnancy, when the   tooth buds start to form. It is very important  that the mother is consuming a nutritious diet   during pregnancy to help ensure the health of the  child's teeth.    The lateral incisors will erupt on both  sides of the central incisors.    These baby teeth are necessary for children  to chew and speak properly.

They also hold   the space for the permanent teeth to come in. If  a primary tooth is lost too early, or out of the   proper sequence, the surrounding teeth can drift  into the empty space and make it difficult for the   permanent or adult teeth to erupt. Your dentist  can intercept and place a small dental appliance   that will help maintain the space of the lost baby  tooth. This will allow the adult tooth to erupt   into the proper space.

If multiple primary teeth  are lost too early, or out of the proper sequence,   the surrounding teeth can drift into the empty  space and, again, make it difficult for the adult   teeth to erupt. Your dentist can intercept  and place a dental appliance that will hold   the space of multiple missing baby teeth.    The excessive sucking can distribute abnormal  force on the oral cavity.    This is not only a cosmetic concern, but also  a functional concern, and early intervention is   often recommended.

Your dentist can intercept and  place a dental appliance called an expander, which   is used to widen the palate. The expander creates  the space needed for the teeth to erupt properly,   and can facilitate jaw growth in a symmetrical  manner. Successful expansion requires that the   growth palette on the roof of the mouth is not  fused. Fusion commonly occurs around 14 to 16   years old, which means early intervention  is necessary.

Remember children need strong   and healthy teeth to chew their food, speak  properly, and have a beautiful, confident smile.