Children's adult teeth begin to arrive around age six. This means that baby teeth will fall out to make space for incoming adult teeth. This also might mean that the tooth fairy will begin visiting your home!
Whether the tooth fairy comes to your house or not, you'll need to know what to expect during this exciting transition for your child's smile.
What Your Child May Experience As They Lose Their Teeth
While the experience is different for every child and every tooth, there are some common factors to keep in mind. It is natural to lose your baby teeth, and the process typically is not extremely painful, even though there may be some bleeding that accompanies the tooth loss.
The tooth may become loose and wiggly. Encourage your child to wiggle their loose teeth to help the process along. Some teeth may fall out when your child is eating. It is also very common for your child to experience some discomfort, or even gum inflammation, when they lose their teeth. Still, severe pain isn't typically associated with the loss of baby teeth. If your child is experiencing severe discomfort, contact your dentist for guidance or an exam.
How to Help Your Child When They're Losing a Tooth
Parents can help their children feel comfortable about losing their teeth by normalizing the process so kids know there's nothing to fear.
Cold foods like ice cream or a shake can soothe the mouth, and warm saltwater rinses can soothe and sterilize the area.
If your child's tooth becomes loose due to trauma, be sure to contact their pediatric dentist in Corona for guidance on managing it.
Contact All Smiles Orthodontic & Children's Dentistry
If you have questions or concerns about your child's tooth loss, please get in touch with our pediatric dental office at (951) 356-4018 for more information on how we can help.