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Milk teeth falling
My son's teeth have been falling frequently. He is 6 years 7 months old. 2 don't teeth have en recently back to back. More are shaking. Should we take any precautions to strengthen or slow it down?
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It's natural process called shedding of teeth. His front teeth would have shed off md back teeth would be probably at the verge of shedding.This process continues till age of thirteen. Noting to worry wait and watch. Watch out for healthy gums if not it might be problematic
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dental visits is mandatory every six months
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Can do gum massage with rock salt for easy exfoliation and to alleviate discomfort of milk teeth
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maintain oral hygiene
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It’s a natural process
Don’t worry
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Don't worry
It's natural process and going absolutely according to age
Nothing to be done
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Lower 4 center teeth and upper 2 centre teeth are supposed to be replaced by 6-7 and 7-8 yrs. of age.
Milk teeth shedding at this age sounds physiological.
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Luke warm water salt gargle after 24 hours of tooth exfoliation can help heal the area for 3-5 days, 3-4 times/day.
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Hi mam... nothing wrong... u don’t hav to worry about it. After 6 years only deciduous (milk) teeth will fall and will b replaced with permanent teeth... it’s a normal thing.
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