Children need strong, healthy teeth to chew their food, speak
and to smile with confidence. When children's primary ("baby")
teeth are lost too early, the surrounding teeth can drift into
the empty space. This can lead to crowding of the permanent
("adult") teeth in addition to other problems including
difficulty cleaning teeth properly and chewing food. Protecting
teeth from early tooth loss can help prevent these issues.
Around the age of 6-10 months, the first primary teeth will
start to erupt into the mouth. Once teeth erupt they become
vulnerable to decay.