Is your child around the age of six? If so, then it’s only a matter of time until their baby teeth start to fall out. This happens when their adult teeth are ready to emerge, causing the root of their primary teeth to dissolve. That’s why it’s so important not to pull a tooth before it’s ready – it’s all part of the process! Plus, you don’t want your child to be scarred by the experience. After all, they have a lot more teeth to lose. With all of this in mind, keep reading to learn how to pull your child’s tooth loose the safe way.
How To Help Your Child’s Tooth Fall Out
If you were told that your teeth were going to start to fall out, you might feel a little scared too! That’s why you want to avoid anything that could hurt your child or traumatize them, like tying their tooth to a doorknob with a string and slamming it shut. Instead, encourage your child to wiggle it with their tongue or a clean finger. This will help it gradually loosen until it completely (and painlessly) falls out.
What To Do If Their Tooth Is Stubborn
If one of your child’s teeth is stubborn, do your best to be patient. Most of the time, the tooth will come out without needing to be extracted. If you’re worried because their permanent teeth are beginning to make an appearance (resulting in two rows of teeth), then give your child’s dental team a call. Over the phone, they can learn more about what’s happening and determine if they need to come in for an exam.
Don’t Hesitate to Ask Your Child’s Dentist for Help!
Parents often forget that their child’s dentist is there for more than just routine checkups; they are there to be an ongoing resource! If you have any questions about your little one’s oral health – from which toothbrush you should be using to what to do if their baby teeth aren’t falling out – don’t hesitate to ask.
About the Practice
At Simply Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we have a highly trained orthodontist as well as a board-certified pediatric dentist here to help your child! Dr. Myles Clancy has helped countless patients over the years with everything from routine checkups and essential restorative care to last-minute emergency dentistry. In other words, if you have a question about your child’s oral health or you’re unsure what is and isn’t normal, he’s the professional to ask! To schedule an appointment with him, get in touch with our team via our website or by phone at (978) 612-6222.