It is best to let baby teeth fall out naturally to prevent trauma to the gums around the tooth, which may already be sore. Your child will likely play with the tooth, wiggling it with their tongue or fingers – this is natural and encouraged. Make sure you talk to your child about what will happen when they lose the tooth, especially if they are going to school. Hit these highlights:
- Loose teeth are totally normal and the wiggly tooth will fall out.
- Don’t worry about swallowing it, because you will feel it.
- It’s ok to go to the school nurse if you feel it come out.
- There will be some blood and you can use a tissue to blot it if you want.
- Keep your tooth in a tissue or sandwich bag until you get home.
There are lots of fun books to read to kids or check out the American Dental Association’s “Ask the Tooth Fairy” for some help guiding this conversation.
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