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Why do we have baby teeth?
Although baby teeth fall out and get replaced by permanent teeth, they are vital. Baby teeth are needed for eating, talking and smile development.
As baby teeth come in, foods requiring chewing and biting are introduced into a child's diet. These foods provide nutrition as children grow.
Baby teeth are also important in helping children reach speech milestones. The tongue and the teeth are key to forming sounds and making words.
Permanent teeth form in the jawbone and eventually push out the baby teeth. Properly maintained baby teeth help act as a space maintainer to guide permanent teeth into the correct position.
