Some parents believe that "milk teeth will eventually fall out, so there's no need to fix them," but this idea is wrong.

If milk teeth have problems, they not only directly affect a child's chewing function but may also indirectly impact nutrient absorption, which can then have an adverse effect on physical development.

At the same time, milk teeth also serve as "guides" for the eruption of permanent teeth. If milk teeth are damaged or fall out too early, it may lead to abnormal eruption of permanent teeth, such as misalignment, delayed eruption, or even failure to erupt.

%% Additionally, healthy baby teeth help children pronounce words correctly. If baby teeth, especially the front ones, are lost prematurely or suffer extensive decay, it can affect a child's pronunciation accuracy and the process of learning to speak. Some children may also be reluctant to speak due to appearance issues with their teeth, which could potentially affect their mental health in the long term.

Many adults also hold the misconception that "losing one or two teeth doesn't affect eating and doesn't need to be addressed."

In reality, once a tooth is missing, the adjacent teeth on both sides may gradually tilt and shift into the empty space due to lack of support, while the opposing teeth may also overextend into the gap due to the loss of normal bite force constraint. These changes can easily lead to food impaction, which in turn can cause a series of oral problems such as decay, periodontal disease, and bite trauma, severely damaging oral health.