The 1st Tooth Crosstalk | Episode 1 | The First Tooth - Where Oral Health Begins
Written By : Dr. R. Kalanidhi
Written By : Dr Sujatha Akilananth
Written By : Dr Nandhini Kumaran
Written By : Dr. Nandita Mohan
Published On 2025-12-06 06:13 GMT | Update On 2025-12-06 07:20 GMT
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We bring you Episode 1 of The 1st Tooth Crosstalk: The First Tooth - Where Oral Health Begins. In this episode, we are joined by two leading pediatricians-Dr. R. Kalanithi and Dr. Nandhini Kumaran-along with Dr Sujatha Akilananth, dentist, all from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Together, they highlight one of the most overlooked foundations of child health: milk teeth. Healthy primary teeth play a crucial role in a child’s growth and development. Research shows that untreated dental caries in baby teeth can lead to pain, infections, difficulty in eating and sleeping, poor nutrition, delayed development, and early tooth loss. These complications may further contribute to speech problems, misalignment of permanent teeth, and an increased risk of malocclusion. In this conversation, our experts address common myths, early warning signs, essential oral hygiene practices, and the importance of pediatrician–dentist collaboration in ensuring lifelong oral health.
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