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Losing a Tooth
Why do we have baby teeth?
Around 6 months old
cut through
primary teeth
small
have 20 of them
take care by
brushing
flossing
not eating too many sweets
going to the dentist for regular checkups
help you
talk properly
chew food
have the job
saving a place for the permanent teeth
3 years old
done teething
have all their baby teeth
What are permanent teeth?
as you grow
your teeth change
lose a baby tooth
the tooth pushes up in its place
be permanent
permanent teeth
adult teeth
last you a lifetime
age of 6
start getting permanent teeth
keep coming in until 14
bigger than the baby teeth
32 teeth
What happens when you lose a tooth?
adult teeth push up
from the jaw
the root of the baby tooth dissolves
starts to wiggle
loosens the baby tooth
depends on the mouth
usually the lower middle teeth
when the tooth is lose
don't yank it out
can break it off at the root
permanent tooth needs a guide
wash hands first
before giving it a gentle wiggle
tooth will come out
all by itself