{"id":189,"date":"2024-05-29T17:51:40","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T17:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthonashua.com\/blog\/?p=189"},"modified":"2024-05-29T17:51:40","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T17:51:40","slug":"shark-teeth-in-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthonashua.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/29\/shark-teeth-in-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"True or False: Shark Teeth Are Normal in Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthonashua.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of young girl with shark teeth\" class=\"wp-image-190\" style=\"width:322px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthonashua.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthonashua.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthonashua.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthonashua.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthonashua.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Picture1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Between the ages of five and seven, your child will likely lose their first tooth. Usually, this happens before the adult tooth that will take its place emerges, but (as you know being a parent) things don\u2019t always go according to the textbook. As a result, some children have two rows of teeth, which is referred to as \u201cshark teeth.\u201d If you\u2019re curious if shark teeth in kids are normal or if you should reach out to their pediatric dentist, then read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, Should You Be Concerned About Shark Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shark teeth are more common than you might initially think. If you\u2019re at all concerned about your child, contemplate the answers to the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is my child in the normal tooth loss time frame (between five and seven years old)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are their baby teeth starting to wiggle?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is my child experiencing any pain or discomfort?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your answers, you can either continue to encourage your child to wiggle their baby teeth at home or schedule an appointment with their pediatric dentist before the end of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To: Help Your Child Lose Their Baby Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s very common for children to be a bit scared about losing their baby teeth, which is why it\u2019s so important that you don\u2019t rush the process. Instead, do what you can to get them excited about this milestone by reading them books, watching educational videos, and sharing your positive thoughts on the topic. It\u2019s also important to encourage them to wiggle their tooth (with clean hands) often to help it fall out. Lastly, you can provide them with crunchy foods, like whole apples, to help loosen the tooth naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 Tips for Keeping Your Child\u2019s Smile Healthy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a common misconception that baby teeth don\u2019t need to be cared for since they eventually fall out. That\u2019s not the case! In addition to keeping room for the adult tooth, your child\u2019s primary teeth help them chew properly, enunciate clearly, and smile confidently. For all of those reasons, it\u2019s important that you do your best to encourage healthy habits, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brushing with a soft-bristled toothbrush twice a day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flossing between any two teeth that touch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coming in for a dental checkup and teeth cleaning semi-annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping foods and drinks with added sugar to a minimum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wearing a mouthguard during sports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not biting their nails, chewing on ice cubes, or sucking their thumb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthonashua.com\/\">Simply Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics<\/a> knows it can be overwhelming at times trying to keep up with everything that your child needs to stay happy and healthy. That\u2019s why our Nashua pediatric dentists and orthodontist do more than provide caring and compassionate care; we also answer questions, provide helpful tips, and share recommendations on which products to use! If you would like to schedule an appointment with us for your child, then visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthonashua.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(603) 255-7955<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Between the ages of five and seven, your child will likely lose their first tooth. Usually, this happens before the adult tooth that will take its place emerges, but (as you know being a parent) things don\u2019t always go according to the textbook. 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