Your Child Has a Wobbly Tooth, What Now?

Losing a first tooth usually happens at around 6-years-old. The tooth comes loose then falls out leaving a gap for the adult tooth to come through. This generally continues until age 12 when all their baby teeth have fallen out.

While your child is patiently waiting for the tooth fairy to arrive, they may have some questions about what’s normal and what isn’t when it comes to losing baby teeth. We have got you covered! Below is everything you need to know.

What is the ‘normal’ process?

Over the course of their childhood, your child will lose 20 baby teeth, making way for 32 adult teeth. The best thing you can do when this starts to happen is to let nature take its course and let the teeth fall out on their own.

But this is easier said than done. Many children can become impatient for their tooth to fall out and may ask for your help, especially when it becomes very loose. While you can help your child, we recommend you only slightly wiggle/wobble the tooth and over a few days it should fall out.

Once a tooth falls out, the gum surrounding it may be a little tender and sore, which is normal. It is still important to keep up the tooth brushing and oral hygiene routine -- making sure to take care while brushing around those sensitive areas.

What if my child is feeling anxious?

While most children excited and have a positive outlook about the loss of their baby teeth, according to research 20% respond negatively. If your child does feel anxious or scared about losing a tooth, schedule an appointment with us which will allow us to explain to your child the normal processes when losing a tooth, and provide extra reassurance.

What if the tooth isn’t coming loose?

If your child’s wobbly tooth gets stuck and you can start to see the adult tooth under or at the side of it, reach out to us for assistance.

Making sure you are scheduling regular visits with us is the best way to ensure that you are taking care of your child’s oral growth and development.

We are always here to help! If you have any questions or concerns about your children's teeth, book an appointment to see us. Contact us on 47238100, or send us a message on Facebook!