Understanding Childrens Teeth
Contents: Baby teeth | When | Loose tooth | After losing a tooth | Schedule an appointment
Knowing more about the child’s teeth is important to understand how it develops as they age. When you understand more about your child’s teeth, you can work better in keeping it healthy and free from cavities or any oral health problems.
Losing Baby Teeth
It will take a few days to several months for a tooth to fall out. How quickly it loosens and falls out will depend on how the tooth is wiggling and how fast the roots of the tooth dissolves.
Tooth growth of your child’s teeth will take a few months. If it hasn’t grown within a time period, then you need to consult your dentist and they will identify the problem. Oftentimes, you’ll be referred to an oral surgeon to accurately identify what is causing the tooth to stop growing. Read Pediatric Dentistry.
When Do Teeth Erupt and Fall Out
Knowing when exactly the teeth will fall out can be difficult. However, there are certain ages of the child where the teeth are expected to fall out. According to the American Dental Association, a child’s teeth usually fall out in order in which they appear with the bottom falling out first. Most kids will lose their first tooth when they turn 6 or 7 years old and will lose the last tooth when they reach 12 to 13 years old.
What to Do When a Tooth is Loose
It will take a few days to several months for a tooth to fall out. How quickly it loosens and falls out will depend on how the tooth is wiggling and how fast the roots of the tooth dissolves.
Tooth growth of your child’s teeth will take a few months. If it hasn’t grown within a time period, then you need to consult your dentist and they will identify the problem. Oftentimes, you’ll be referred to an oral surgeon to accurately identify what is causing the tooth to stop growing.
What to Do After a Tooth Falls Out
When your child's tooth falls out for the first time, expect that they’ll be worried or afraid. Do your best to calm them out. The blood coming out of their teeth can be frightening to them, so let them know that it is a normal occurrence. Have them gargle lukewarm water to ease the bleeding. It is also possible to clean the area where the tooth was once were, but be very gentle when brushing that region. It is important to let them know the importance of oral hygiene, even after their baby teeth has fallen out. Remind them to brush their teeth twice a day, floss after eating, and eat foods that will be beneficial to their teeth. Bruising and flossing after every meal can help the teeth to grow healthy and be free from cavities, tooth decay, or any oral health diseases. Remember that once the permanent teeth erupts, there won’ have any replacement. Infant dental exam.
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