A loose baby tooth can be caused by several things. If you are unsure about the cause and the timing it is best to see a dentist as soon as you can. One of the main causes is merely that the tooth is ready to come out and be replaced by the adult tooth that will take it's place. A loose tooth can also be caused by and accident. If this is so you should be very careful not to further dislodge it. It may be best to go see a dentist to help save the tooth.
A loose baby tooth caused by an accident should be treated carefully. Just because a baby tooth is meant to fall out eventually does not mean that it is OK if it is lost too early. This can have a serious impact on your mouth if it is lost too early. Do not push at the tooth with your tongue or fingers. Switch to liquid or semi-liquid meals to prevent stressing the tooth and further loosening it. The tooth has a very good chance of surviving if treated properly. It can heal up completely in a week or two.
A loose baby tooth could also just be a part of a natural cycle in which adult teeth, which are permanent, replace baby teeth, which are not. When the adult tooth is ready to come in the baby tooth will loosen enough to fall out easily. Then tooth eruption of the child new tooth occurs. This is also when the tooth fairy comes to replace a tooth under the pillow with cold hard cash. So losing a baby tooth is not all bad. But again it should be stressed that a baby tooth lost too early is a bad thing.
If would like to learn more about a loose baby tooth or if you are worried about your child's dental health, please consider visiting the Atlanta Dental Group PC. Our Atlanta dental team is one of the most experienced in Atlanta. Our dentists have over 20 years of experience serving Atlanta's dental needs. Our dentists are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being and you are more than welcome to join our family of patients. If you would like schedule an appointment with our Atlanta family dentist feel free to call us at 404-874-7428.