Most current fears in adults for dental care arise from unpleasant and traumatic experiences during childhood. However, through regular care - a child develop a trust and bond with the care-giver, the dentist. This helps the child to accept more readily procedures that are sometimes unpleasant.

It is only when a child is taken to a dentist when he or she is in pain or when there are cavities that the situation gets compounded. During the procedure to rectify the situation to help the child, some discomfort will certainly arise and this is the beginning of the apprehension and fear. Do not let this happen to your child.

However, if a child enjoys a visit to the dentist and does not encounter any unpleasant experiences, that child will have no fears that are so common in adults.

It is much cheaper and healthier to have regular, early care for your child's teeth.

The dentist will examine your child's teeth for cavities and gum problems and recommend the appropriate treatment. If all is well, a simple prophylaxis will be done, followed by a fluoride application in decay prone children.

1. Why are baby teeth important? They will eventually fall out anyway.

   A child's primary teeth are important for feeding, speech development and to hold the spaces for the succeeding adult teeth. It is highly recommended that they are kept until the succeeding adult teeth are ready to erupt to replace them.

2. An adult tooth is growing behind the baby tooth and the baby tooth is shaky. What should I do?

   It is normal for adult teeth to grow 'behind' the primary tooth. As it erupts, it causes the disintegration of the root of the primary tooth. The primary tooth will start to become shakier and eventually fall off.