A child losing a tooth is a natural phenomenon and the child’s teeth usually falls of in same way and order it erupts. A child’s tooth falls off between 5 to 7 years of age. It is better to consult a dentist the tooth is lost before or after the age group above. We at Dr.sachdeva’s dental clinic will help you know how to handle such conditions at your child’s growing age.
Many questions arise in parents mind… How to tackle the situation of their child LOSING THE FIRST TOOTH!!! Let us know some important points that parents should keep in their mind.
How to handle the situation of losing the FIRST TOOTH?
First of all it is important that your child must know losing baby teeth is normal. As this processes start around 5 yrs of age they are old to understand but may need reassurances from elders. U should let them know it’s neither scary nor painful.
You can create some exciting situations of entertainment by creative ideas such as TOOTH FAIRY STORIES and make it a good memory for the child.
- Keep special gifts for child from tooth fairy
- Make special place on bed for the tooth
- Write a letter note from tooth fairy and many more…
We at Dr. rajat Sachdeva’s dental clinic would schedule regular dental checkups and be more than happy to explain everything make friendly place for your child.
What if my child swallows the tooth?
No need to panic. It will pass through body like everything else. It may be upsetting but not harmful.
What to do if the tooth is lost with injury or trauma?
If any trauma occurs, it is always good to take your child to a dentist as it is important rule out the extent of injury or any associated infection with the injury or to know there is no damaged caused to the permanent tooth underneath. A dentist will guide and treat accurately at this time.
Is it OK to pull out the loose tooth?
The loose tooth should be allowed to fall off on its own as it natural and should wait for the time. Yes as we all as child felt the urge to take it out as soon as we can but just not to have any further complication we should wait till the time it falls on its own.
When the tooth falls off there might be some bleeding and pain tingling sensation..but it’s all OK! It normally stops after an hour. If it continues more than this time it is better to see a good dentist to check any infection.
When will the permanent teeth replace the gaps?
It will take few weeks for the permanent tooth to erupt after the baby tooth falls off but can take some more time to be fully erupted in oral cavity. If you find any damage or discoloration with the permanent tooth it is good to take dentist guidance.
If you have any questions related your Child’s tooth? Schedule an appointment today at Dr. sachdeva’s Dental Clinic.
