One of the land marks in our children’s lives is the loss of
their “baby “teeth. For the vast majority of kids this time of transition is
uneventful. My own kids kept their loose teeth a secret from Dad because was I was
also their dentist. I was always anxious to get their loose teeth out because
if delayed too long the baby tooth can begin to effect the ideal eruption the
adult teeth. My counsel to parents is to
be attentive. If your child complains of a” wiggly” tooth take look every once
in a while and if the offending tooth seems to hanging on be thread a little
tissue for grip and a twist (don’t pull!) does the trick! Maybe that is my
children were so secretive!
If you see a tooth that appears to be blocked by
the yet to fall out baby tooth your child should see a dentist soon. Your dentist
may suggest the extraction of the stubborn tooth right at the visit. With the appropriate "freezing" of course. Some
evaluation of whether there is adequate space to accommodate the future adult
teeth is made at that time.
I used to get away with a quarter. What is the Tooth Fairy
giving currently?
Cheers! Dr. Shawn Lee a Vernon Dentist
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