Your child will lose their baby teeth throughout much of their childhood and possibly into their early preteen years. However, your child should not lose any of their permanent teeth. If your child loses a permanent tooth, there will not be another tooth to replace the one that is lost, and your child's remaining teeth are not likely to fill in the missing gap.
Luckily, there are things you can do if your child loses a permanent tooth to help restore their smile to a more natural and healthy appearance.
Most people don't particularly enjoy going to the dentist, but they grin and bear it. If you are having trouble even getting yourself in the door because of the fear of pain, then it's time to take action. Instead of avoiding the dentist, ask them if they can use one or more of these extra pain and stress-relief services to make your appointment more comfortable.
Numbing Gel
Your dentist should administer novocaine or another local anesthetic to numb your gums and tooth prior to having any work done.
Cavities are a result of tooth decay and can be quite painful. A cavity forms when the acids produced by the bacteria in your mouth start to demineralize your tooth enamel.
Each time you consume carbohydrates, the oral microbes feed on the leftover simple sugars in your mouth. As they digest their meal, they release digestive byproducts, including acid. The acid dissolves the tooth material, causing holes or cavities to develop.
