It is worth investing on dental checkups rather than facing embarrassment in the future. Before we move further, let us understand the teeth structure. The teeth are made of Dentin covered by enamel on the outer surface. The roots of the teeth are embedded in the bony sockets. These bony sockets are covered by gums which is the skin like pink layer seen outside.
Children begin to get their milk teeth right from their ninth month.
Taking good care of milk teeth is important because it gives nutrition and maintains space for the permanent teeth. After about 2 years the children's jaws growth pattern of the child's jaw is developed, so a visit to a dentist is advisable. Any dis- proportionality could be checked. Sometimes milk teeth remain and cause space problem to the permanent teeth. A dentist should check this.