Question
What should be done if a six-year-old child’s baby tooth falls out and a new tooth grows in its place?
Answer
Tooth exchange generally occurs after the age of 6, where baby teeth will sequentially fall out and be replaced by permanent teeth. The period from 6 to 12 years is the tooth exchange period, during which attention should be paid to oral hygiene, brushing teeth in the morning and evening, and rinsing with saltwater after meals. When the baby tooth begins to loosen, avoid shaking it to prevent infection. After the baby tooth falls out, educate the child not to lick the gums with their tongue to avoid affecting the eruption of permanent teeth. In terms of diet, pay attention to a balanced diet and supplement calcium appropriately.