Is your child’s baby tooth getting loose?
That is awesome news! The good news is you do not need to visit the dentist. Baby teeth are designed to fall out on their own to make room for your child’s permanent adult teeth. On average this happens around 6 or 7 years of age.
A big rule of thumb is to never pull out their adult teeth on your own. Losing an adult tooth can threaten the health of your child’s gums. Please call Smiles of Round Lake Dentist if your child’s adult tooth becomes loose.
How to properly pull out a baby tooth
Baby teeth normally fall out on its own with no help.
It is very important to not pull the baby tooth too early. They help guide those adult teeth into place and help keep the facial structure.
If you see any tooth decay, give Smiles of Round Lake Dentist a call. This bacteria and plaque can spread to the surrounding teeth if this is not properly cleaned and treated.
Here are some tips for your child to remove their own tooth
- Let you child know to use their tongue to wiggle the tooth throughout the day
- Let them know not to use their fingers. Poking them with dirty hands can introduce harmful bacteria
- Let your child know not to worry about the blood
- Have them bite down on gauze after the tooth falls out
After all the amount of wiggling your child will do , the tooth will fall out naturally.
If at anytime you have concerns, you can visit Smiles of Round Lake Dentist at anytime. Please give us a call to schedule an appointment.