What should I do if my child’s teeth are loose?

When children reach a certain age and enter the tooth replacement period, their teeth will become loose to varying degrees, preparing for the fall of deciduous teeth and the growth of new teeth. During this period, children's teeth are loose. If adequate preparations are not made during this period, the new teeth that grow out may not be strong enough, so many parents are at a loss during this period. Today, I will tell parents what children should pay attention to during different dental activities.

Loss of deciduous teeth due to trauma

There is a developing permanent tooth under each deciduous tooth. Trauma to the deciduous teeth may cause damage to the permanent teeth underneath. Timely action should be taken. You can rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling, and send to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time. At the same time, you should comfort your child instead of looking for teeth everywhere. Primary teeth should not be replanted because of the potential for damage to the permanent teeth growing underneath.

Loss of permanent teeth due to trauma

The best way is to find the fallen tooth immediately, pinch the crown and use cool boiled water or tap water nearby to rinse off the dirt on the surface of the tooth, but do not brush or scrape the root of the tooth. Then put the rinsed tooth back into the alveolar socket and let the child bite a clean gauze or towel to secure it in place. If the tooth cannot be put back into the socket, you can also soak the tooth in fresh cold milk or saline, and then go to a professional dental institution as soon as possible.

A small piece of tooth was knocked off

Sometimes the area of ​​the crown fracture is relatively small, and it is often ignored by parents, leading to delayed medical treatment. The teeth are not checked until they turn black. At this time, the pulp is already necrotic, and they have to choose endodontic treatment, which is complicated, requires many follow-up visits, and is expensive. After the treatment, the teeth become brittle and are more likely to break. If you seek medical attention promptly, a simple filling or repair may be all that is needed.

When a child's teeth become loose, parents should not panic or pull out the teeth at will. Instead, they should go to a regular dental hospital and let a doctor treat the child. Children must take good care of their teeth, rinse their mouths frequently and remember to brush their teeth in the morning and evening. A good set of teeth is the beginning of a good appetite and health.