Your child’s teeth play an essential role in their development and help them chew and speak properly as they grow up. Eventually, as your child’s permanent teeth make their way in, these baby teeth will act as a placeholder for the permanent teeth, allowing each tooth to emerge in its proper place.

These little teeth are more interesting than you may think—so what are some fun facts about your child’s teeth? We’ve got five of them here for you!

An Article by Dr. Omar Sattout. Originally published by Your Dental Health Resource.

Read the full article here: Fun Facts About Your Child’s Teeth!