Children generally start loosing baby teeth from the age of 6 to 7 years when their jaw grows to more mature size to accommodate permanent teeth. During this age, children’s tooth root starts dissolving resulting in tooth loosening. The tooth ultimately comes out since there will be less root to support as the permanent tooth pushes it upward.
Some children feel so excited about losing their baby teeth while others become little or more nervous. Generally loosing baby teeth causes no such great discomfort. It normally causes sore gums and little bleeding.
Which Tooth of your Child Falls First?
Some times your child may start loosing his/her baby tooth earlier due to cavity or dental problems. Early tooth fall may create empty spaces and the neighbor teeth start sloping into the empty space. This creates insufficient space for the permanent teeth to grow correctly in its right place resulting in twisted or cramped teeth.
It is important to check with your dentist, if your child starts loosing teeth so early. In this case your dentist will recommend a space maintainer. It stops affecting the space and saves your child from future dental problem.
Care Tips for Children having Space Maintainer:
If your child is wearing a space maintainer, be sure to tell the following things to avoid:
"Baby -teeth", the primary teeth of your child are as important as his/her permanent teeth. They demand same care as the permanent teeth. A little bit of negligence can invite a serious dental problem as they cause regular growth of the jaw bones and muscles. They direct the permanent teeth to take their right positions as they keep space for them. It is important that you teach your child the basic dental care along with checking up with your dentist twice a year.
How you can Take Care of your Child’s Baby Teeth?