What to do when your kid has loose baby teeth?

The process of replacement of baby teeth with permanent teeth is gradual and can occur over a period of few years. The baby teeth begin to loosen up and come out as they are pushed by permanent teeth that are to last forever. This process can be frightening for some kids while some just get excited about the fairytales associated with the same.   

If your child’s baby teeth have started to loosen up and wiggle, it is a sign of growth. The average age for baby tenth to loosen and eruption of permanent teeth is around six years. The molars are the first adult teeth to erupt and they actually appear without replacing any baby teeth which are not present in that part. Gradually the teeth towards the font of the mouth begin to loosen up, come out and are replaced by permanent teeth. 

What parents need to do when the child’s baby teeth loosen? 

As the entire process of loosening of baby teeth and appearing of permanent teeth is natural, there is no need to panic or worry. When the tooth is wiggling, it will eventually come out naturally without you trying to pull it out of your kid’s mouth.

It has been observed across social media that parents are posting videos of their stunts involving using strings and doors to pull out baby teeth of their kids. The children’s dentist disapproves any such acts and it must be avoided as it risks tooth related injuries. The loose baby teeth must be allowed to naturally pop put.

While the entire natural process is pain-free, it can be irritating for certain children to have something wiggly inside their mouth. If the children are too scared of having this constantly wiggling tooth in the mouth, you can try gently squeezing the loose tooth with a clean fabric or tissue. In any case, it is better to allow the baby teeth to naturally pop out and be replaced by adult teeth.   

Try the natural way  

While it may sound irritating for the kid, the best a parent can do for a child’s loose tooth is nothing. What is recommended is that the parent must ensure ideal kids dental care so that the permanent teeth that are going to appear will be safe form any damage and cavities. At Brighton East Dental Clinic, the expert children’s dentist will offer all the consultation and care that will ensure the most amazing smile for your children.  

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