What should we pay attention to during children’s teeth replacement period?

Children always have a period of tooth replacement. I wonder if you have heard of these two sayings that are always circulated at that time: if the lower teeth fall out, they should be thrown onto the roof, and if the upper teeth fall out, they should be thrown into the corner outside the door. Because the first set of teeth a child replaces will grow better only when the second set grows out, the editor would like to share with you the period of child's tooth replacement. Because this is an exciting moment for parents, the editor will tell you about this important moment.

Children will encounter various dental problems when they are changing their teeth and growing their teeth. If you don’t pay attention, in addition to the poor growth of teeth affecting their appearance, they may also suffer from various dental health problems. Parents and children must not be careless!

6 years old: During this stage of tooth loss and replacement of new teeth, babies like to lick loose teeth with their tongues, which can easily affect the normal growth of permanent teeth.

Meihua Tips: Children's tooth replacement period is relatively long, generally taking 6-7 years. During this long period, if children have some bad habits, such as licking loose teeth with the tongue, biting lips, licking lips, biting tongue, sticking out tongue, sucking fingers, biting nails, etc., it may cause deformities such as uneven teeth, malocclusion and facial asymmetry, affecting tooth function and facial beauty. Therefore, we should always pay attention to correcting these bad habits of theirs. If you have habits that you cannot correct yourself, you should see a dental specialist as soon as possible and wear braces to help correct them.

7 years old: The permanent teeth that grow at this time will accompany the baby throughout his life. If the body does not absorb enough calcium, it will cause uneven teeth and the teeth will be prone to caries.

Meihua Tips: Pay attention to the timely treatment and prevention of caries in deciduous molars, and never have the wrong idea that "deciduous teeth will be replaced sooner or later, so there is no need to treat them if they are damaged." We should try our best to retain the deciduous teeth until the permanent teeth erupt. If the deciduous teeth are lost prematurely, it will often lead to insufficient space for the secondary permanent teeth to erupt and cause malocclusion.

8 years old: If nutrition is not adequate or habits such as brushing teeth are not well cultivated, the newly grown teeth will not grow well and are prone to decay. In addition, children have a lot of activities at school and if they are not well protected, it is very easy for their front teeth to be bumped.

Meihua Tip: Do not give your children frequent snacks between meals during this period, especially sweets. Milk is very helpful for children's physical development, but the drink will keep the child's mouth in an environment with a low pH value for a long time, making the teeth more prone to caries. You should also develop a good habit of brushing your teeth after meals.

If a child's permanent tooth falls out during activity, you can put the tooth in milk or hold it under the tongue. If you rush to the hospital within half an hour, the doctor may be able to implant the tooth back, and the survival rate is higher.

The above content is what the editor shared with you about the period of children's tooth replacement. I believe many people have already understood that it is a normal phenomenon for children to replace their teeth, so there is no need to worry that children's teeth will not grow out. We all hope that our babies can grow up healthy and happy, so we are very concerned about their affairs. This is the responsibility of every parent. I hope the above content can help everyone understand the time when children’s teeth are changing.