As a matter of fact, calcium would be absorbed from the mothers bones, not her teeth. Because of this, the mother requires a sufficient supply of calcium. With a proper diet, daily brushing and flossing, and regular dental examinations, the mother does not have to worry about this myth. Myth No. 8. Baby teeth do not need to be filled, because they will come out in a few years anyway.
Baby teeth are very important.
They hold the space for the permanent teeth and allow the child's face and jaws to grow properly. Healthy teeth and gums cannot be attributed to luck. They require a proper daily oral hygiene program and regular dental examinations by a dentist. But when those myths are aimed at dental care, the result is hefty dental expenses and hours logged in a dentist's chair. The primary reason for brushing is to remove food debris.