{"id":416,"date":"2020-10-09T02:38:59","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T02:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.npdma.com\/blog\/?p=246"},"modified":"2023-06-26T20:07:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T20:07:58","slug":"4-tips-losing-teeth-pediatric-dentist-northampton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treehousepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=416","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Make Losing Teeth Less Scary"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Around the age of 4 to 6, your child will likely lose their first primary tooth. As a parent, nothing is more exciting than a wiggly tooth; however, it can be a scary experience for your child. Although they might anticipate putting it underneath their pillow for the tooth fairy, waiting for the tooth to fall out can cause anxiety. Thankfully, it doesn\u2019t need to be a traumatic experience. Here are 4 tips from your pediatric dentist in Northampton to make it less scary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tips for Losing Primary Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your child\u2019s primary teeth are only in place for a few years, but they are crucial to their oral health and development. They allow your child to establish the proper oral functions necessary for eating and speaking. They also act as placeholders for the adult teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every child loses their initial tooth at a different age, but it\u2019s usually when they reach kindergarten or first grade. They will likely lose their teeth in the same order they erupted through the gum tissue. If your child is a bit apprehensive about a tooth falling out, you can make is a stress-free experience by following a few tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Keep It Friendly<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Your child will have several questions about losing their first tooth. It\u2019s best to engage in a friendly conversation with them, keeping it positive by answering any concerns without instilling fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n