Are Fillings Necessary for Baby Teeth?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 52% of children aged 6-8 years have suffered at least one cavity. 23% of children between the ages of 2-5 have had cavities. Tooth decay is more common than childhood asthma, despite being almost 100% preventable. If your child’s pediatric dentist finds decay, it must be treated, even if it’s a baby tooth. Although the tooth will fall out in a couple of years, it can have lasting consequences for their oral health and development if it’s not treated. Here’s how a filling can preserve their tooth and what you can do to keep cavities at bay.

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