Among the major milestones of being a parent, one of the first ones you can look forward to is when your child loses his or her first tooth. For your children, it’s the chance to become one of the “big kids.” Considered some of Hawaii's best pediatric dentists, Pedodontic Associates Inc. is here to help every patient and parent take care of their baby and permanent teeth.

Losing teeth is considered a normal and harmless life process. Most children will have all of their 20 primary teeth around the age of three. It’s important to care for these teeth with proper brushing and flossing now so your little one already has the good habits they need to take care of their permanent teeth. 

To prepare for your child's first loose tooth, parents should gently explain to their children that their baby teeth will begin to fall out around six years old. Wiggling and playing with their teeth is normal and encouraged. If you want, talk to your children’s dentist at Pedodontic Associates about this conversation. Make sure you emphasize to your child that they shouldn’t swallow their teeth— the tooth fairy can't retrieve a tooth if it's in your child's stomach!

Around the age of eight, your child’s primary bottom and top teeth should be gone, and permanent teeth should have taken their place. As your child enters the teenage years and puberty, the rest of your child’s primary teeth should have fallen out and the second molars and third molars will come in. Your child will likely need to have their wisdom teeth removed when they are older, otherwise they might suffer from painful overcrowding in their mouth.

It’s one of the more rewarding joys of parenthood to see your child excited at the prospect of losing their teeth. Along the way, make sure you schedule regular appointments to see your friendly neighborhood kids dentist. Pedodontic Associates Inc. has practiced pediatrics dentistry for decades, and their dedicated staff of dentists and dental hygienists are there to make your your child's dental care effective and easy.

To learn more about Pedodontic Associates Inc., visit them online. To schedule an appointment, call the Pedodontic Associates Inc. office closest to you. To reach their Pearlridge office, call (808) 487-7933. For the Kahala office, call (808) 735-1733. For the Maui office, call (808) 877-0066.