How to treat a 5-year-old child losing teeth

It is actually normal for children to lose their teeth at the age of 5. With the improvement of living standards and excess nutrition, the tooth replacement cycle has also been advanced, so mothers don’t need to worry too much. In addition, when a child loses his or her teeth at the age of 5, there will definitely be some subtle psychological changes. Parents should pay more attention to them, so that they can maintain a good mood and go through the tooth replacement period smoothly. How about it? Let's hear what the experts say.

Generally speaking, the age of replacement of deciduous teeth with permanent teeth is 6 to 12 years old, which means that the teeth should start to fall out at around 6 years old, and all teeth will be replaced at around 12 years old. Nowadays, due to the very good nutritional status of children, many children start to replace their teeth at around 5 and a half years old, which is also considered normal. The replacement of teeth starts from the lower front teeth. If the child's teeth fall out and the permanent teeth emerge, parents do not need to worry too much! This is a normal situation!

From now on, parents need to pay attention to taking their children to the dental hospital for a dental checkup every three to six months. What do many parents ask? Isn't that very troublesome?

First of all, children are prone to many dental diseases during the period of replacement of teeth.

1. For example, tooth decay. At this time, children are in the growth and development period, and parents try their best to feed them, fearing that they will not get enough nutrition. But on the other hand, the quality of children's brushing at this time is not guaranteed, and they are very likely to suffer from tooth decay. So if they go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time, they can get timely treatment to avoid inflammation of the dental nerve and affect the child's nutritional intake.

2. Misaligned teeth. Some parents find it difficult to notice whether their children's permanent teeth have erupted and whether their deciduous teeth have not fallen out. If the deciduous teeth occupy the position of permanent teeth, it will easily lead to misaligned teeth and increase the chance of orthodontic treatment in the future. Moreover, some deformities need to be intervened when they are young, such as overbite.

3. Go to the hospital to see a dentist. The doctor can teach your child the correct way to brush his teeth, which will ensure your child's oral health!

Pay special attention to your child’s “6-year-old teeth”. The 6-year-old tooth is the first permanent tooth to erupt in the mouth. All teeth that grow later will be aligned with it, and the bite height of other teeth also grows based on it. It is also prone to caries. Therefore, in addition to paying attention to oral hygiene, if pigmentation is found on the occlusal surface of the tooth, it should be treated as soon as possible. If there is a hole, fill it up early and don't remove it easily.

During the period when children are changing their teeth, parents must pay special attention to prevent their children from growing abnormal teeth such as deformed teeth and cavities. In addition, parents should also pay attention to their children's mental health and pay timely attention to them. Prevent them from developing inferiority complex due to crooked teeth. Teeth are a child’s second face. Don’t let your child lose face because of parental mistakes.