Although deciduous (baby) teeth and designed to exfoliate (fall out), they are still important for a child’s oral and overall health. Tooth decay is the highest health issue that causes children to miss school. It is also the most prevalent preventable disease in children. When a child is in pain with a toothache, they can’t sleep well, study in school, or eat healthily. Oral disease has a direct impact on a child’s health and well being. And while he/she might lose their first front tooth at age 7, that baby molar with a cavity in it won't fall out until age 10-11. If a child loses a baby tooth too early due to decay, it could make it hard for the child to eat properly, to learn to speak properly and could allow shifting of teeth resulting in more crooked permanent teeth. So baby teeth are important to take care of and keep for their normal time period.