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Losing a tooth<\/a> can be a traumatic experience for anyone, and that\u2019s just as true for children as for anyone else. In some ways, the situation is even more complicated for them\u2014depending on their age, they could have lost either a baby tooth or a permanent tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, if your child is in this situation, their dentist will be able to help. Here\u2019s what you should do immediately after the tooth comes out, and how a professional may be able to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Immediately After Tooth Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The moment your child\u2019s tooth falls out, they\u2019re obviously going to be pretty distraught. As a parent, your first priority should be to calm them down, and to make sure they\u2019re comfortable. Try to stop any bleeding and make sure there isn\u2019t any serious damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should then try and retrieve the tooth while taking care to avoid disturbing any root structure. If it is a permanent tooth, there\u2019s a possibility that the dentist can put it in place. Once you have the tooth, submerge it in either milk or saltwater to preserve it until you can get to the dentist\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can A Dentist Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you take your child to a dentist, the treatment that they\u2019ll recommend will be based on whether they lost a permanent tooth or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby Tooth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If a baby tooth has fallen out naturally, there really isn\u2019t much of anything to worry about. As scary as it can be the first time it happens, it means that your child is growing as they should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if a baby tooth was knocked out prematurely, your child\u2019s dentist may decide to put a spacer in its place. This will hold the other teeth in position until the new tooth is ready to sprout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Permanent Tooth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If a permanent tooth has fallen out, that\u2019s where it becomes important to try to be able to put the old tooth back in position. If that doesn\u2019t work, your dentist will start talking about tooth replacement options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants are great, but they aren\u2019t recommended until people reach adulthood. For that reason, your child may benefit from either dental bridges or partial dentures. Their dentist will be able to give advice specifically tailored to their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s common for people to spend most of their time in the dentist\u2019s office waiting. At My Frederick Dentist, we do things differently\u2014we make time for our patients, not the other way around. From the moment you step into our office until the moment that you leave, you\u2019ll feel comfortable and attended to by our incredible dental staff. You\u2019ll also be able to spend plenty of one-on-one time with your dentist, so you can get all the care that you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about lost teeth, we can be reached at our website<\/a> or by phone at (301) 698-9552.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Losing a tooth can be a traumatic experience for anyone, and that\u2019s just as true for children as for anyone else. In some ways, the situation is even more complicated for them\u2014depending on their age, they could have lost either a baby tooth or a permanent tooth. Thankfully, if your child is in this situation, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-157","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat To Do If Your Child Loses A Tooth | My Frederick Dentist<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dental emergencies can strike at any time, so it\u2019s a good idea to be prepared. 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