{"id":136,"date":"2023-04-02T21:03:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T21:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthonashua.com\/blog\/?p=136"},"modified":"2023-04-19T21:05:44","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T21:05:44","slug":"guide-for-safely-pulling-your-childs-loose-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthonashua.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/02\/guide-for-safely-pulling-your-childs-loose-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide for Safely Pulling Your Child\u2019s Loose Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you remember your childhood well, you might be able to recall early memories about losing your first few teeth\u2014and if you have children of your own now, you\u2019ll inevitably have to watch them go through this very same process, as it\u2019s simply a part of growing up! That said, if your child has been telling you about a loose baby tooth, you might be wondering if there\u2019s anything you can do to help them out. Here\u2019s some advice from your pediatric dentist in Nashua<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why It\u2019s Okay to Pull Loose Baby Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simply put, baby teeth (sometimes referred to as primary teeth) are meant to fall out on their own to make room for permanent adult teeth. As the adult teeth begin emerging, they cause the roots of the baby teeth to be reabsorbed, so that by the time they\u2019re loose, there\u2019s virtually nothing holding them in place, allowing a clean and natural separation. This typically occurs around age 6 or 7 in most children and can continue for a few months or years, starting with the front teeth and incisors and usually ending with the molars in the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though baby teeth usually fall out without any help, it\u2019s okay to help your child pull theirs out\u2014you just don\u2019t want to do this too <\/em>early, as the process of losing baby teeth is also what guides the adult teeth into place. It\u2019s also worth noting that adult teeth should not<\/em> be pulled out on your own; this can threaten one\u2019s overall oral health and cause all sorts of undesirable issues including gum disease and infection, further tooth loss, and even jawbone deterioration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Safely Pulling Out Baby Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips to help your child remove their loose baby teeth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n