I won't be able to take my son to the dentist for at least 2 or 3 weeks. His front tooth is growing in BEHIND his baby tooth (he's 6) The baby tooth is loose, but he won't let me pull it out. I felt it a few minutes ago and it doesn't feel as loose as it was a few days ago. Should I be worried, or is it okay and I can just wait for his appointment??
Thanks
2007-01-24 13:53:20 · 4 answers · asked by WhoDidThat??? 7 in Health ➔ Dental
I'VE SEEN THIS ON A REGULAR BASIS. EVEN THOUGH AT 6, THE TOOTH SHOULD HAVE LOOSENED FOR THE BIG ONE TO COME IN, THERE IS A GAP OF TIME FOR KIDS OF ABOUT 6-9 MONTHS EITHER WAY. YOUR SON WILL BE JUST FINE UNTIL THE NEXT CHECKUP. IF THEY OPT TO EXTRACT THEN, IT WILL BE A GOOD THING.
2007-01-24 14:42:37 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. This is a mere suggestion
If he doesn't want it pulled out, motivate him by telling him its not going to hurt. Take him to the dentist so he/she removes the baby tooth so the front tooth can grow in place (even if the baby tooth is not loose).
2007-01-24 22:14:18 · answer #2 · answered by The Prancing Stallion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can wait till his appointment. I had the same thing with almost every tooth. Encourage his to work at loosening it up though.
2007-01-25 00:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just wait for his appointemt girl...it will be ayt
2007-01-25 10:31:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋