When a tooth does fall out, there may be gum irritation and superficial bleeding. If the tooth does not come out right away, wait several days before trying again. When a tooth becomes extremely loose, you or your child may use clean hands or a piece of sterile gauze to help it out with a slight pulling motion. Wiggling a loose tooth is normal as the movement from the tongue and fingers can help roots to let go-but be careful! While the draw for some quick cash may encourage children to pull teeth free, DO NOT YANK! If your child gives in to their desire at forcing a tooth out, it can break roots and leave spaces that are prone to infection.Įxpect Gum Irritation and Minimal Bleeding. As new adult teeth have not been used, they will often appear less white and have prominent ridges.Īvoid the Temptation to ‘Yank.’ From the time a baby tooth appears to the time it falls out can range from a few weeks to a few months. This means that teeth may appear ‘too large’ at first-give it time!ĭon’t Expect White Teeth. New adult teeth are supposed to look bigger than the tooth that they are replacing. Many parents fear that what they see may not be considered ‘normal,’ but keep in mind that while something may look concerning, it does not always signify a problem. To say ‘normal’ does not mean ‘identical’ and this is especially true when children begin sprouting their adult teeth. When it comes to additional teeth, the natural eruption process may be blocked and should be evaluated by the dentist for further action.
When the baby tooth eventually falls out, an implant may need to be considered. In the case of missing permanent teeth, this process does not occur. Baby teeth usually do not loosen until adult teeth push them out to take their place. If teeth fall out too late (after age 8), an x-ray should be taken to evaluate the situation. This is done to preserve space for the adult tooth and prevent future crowding issues. If teeth fall out too early (before age 4), a spacer is often put in the location where the tooth fell out. Similarly, if they fall out too late, it can force permanent teeth to grow in crooked. Should baby teeth fall out pre-maturely, space in the mouth can be lost and cause the crowding of underlying adult teeth.
If this does not occur, it may result in any number of issues such as: When a baby tooth is lost, the adult replacement should erupt within one to three months.
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