What to do if a child's tooth falls out

In fact, it is normal for children to lose teeth, especially for children aged five or six who are in a period of tooth replacement. So during this period, even if your child's teeth fall out, they can grow again, so parents don't need to worry too much. However, if a tooth falls out due to some accident, you need to observe their symptoms. If there are no serious symptoms, there is no need to take any treatment measures.

Children's teeth will grow again, but they are in the tooth eruption period. There is no 100% certainty as to whether the permanent teeth can grow again. Some children still have budding teeth, and their permanent teeth will remain if they are not replaced.

Then when the child is in the teething period, a piece of tooth falls out. You should pay attention to observe if you find that a piece of the tooth has fallen off and the whole tooth becomes loose or displaced. You have to be careful at this time, as the permanent teeth that grow out may also be misaligned. At this time, you need to see a doctor for judgment.

If the child's teeth are in the permanent tooth growth period, you should pay attention. It may take a long time for a lost tooth to grow back or it may not grow back at all.

If the missing teeth cannot grow out between March and June, it will have a negative impact on the opposite teeth and adjacent teeth. The main symptom is that the opposite teeth grow longer and the adjacent teeth are squeezed or loosened.

If a child's tooth falls off, if only the enamel (2-3mm thick) is knocked off, it will basically have no impact on the tooth. Then you can choose to have a tooth filled. The main purpose of filling a tooth is to compensate for the impact of uneven force on the dentin on the gums.

Under normal circumstances, deciduous teeth begin to fall out at the age of 6, and each deciduous tooth falls out at a certain time. If the deciduous teeth are lost prematurely due to trauma, tooth decay, etc., and the replacement teeth cannot grow out quickly enough, the teeth on both sides of the missing teeth will tilt and shift towards the gap. In this way, when the permanent tooth grows out, there is no space or the space is not enough. The tooth that is squeezed out will cause uneven teeth, affecting the future chewing function and the appearance of the teeth. Therefore, if the deciduous teeth fall out prematurely, you should go to the hospital. The doctor will install a space maintainer for your child as needed to prevent the space from shrinking and allow the permanent teeth to erupt normally.

However, if your child is older, you must pay attention, because if the teeth fall out during this period, it will be difficult for them to grow out on their own. You must use some medical methods to make their teeth grow out. Children in the permanent tooth period should pay more attention, because it is impossible for them to grow out in a short period of time.