My 5 year old son is losing his front teeth. Is it good or bad?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
My son is five years old. Recently, he lost his front bottom teeth and now the other front bottom tooth is also loose. Is it good or bad? Before four months, all his molar teeth were removed due to decay.
Hi,
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Exfoliation of primary teeth is not bad at five years of age. Mostly, the primary teeth fall due to the clear eruption of the permanent teeth. There will be a formation of roots of the permanent teeth to erupt. The roots of the primary teeth get resorbed by the crown of erupting one and the teeth become loose or fall. It is normal. In case, if you are not using a space maintainer on the posterior teeth (molars), you need to use it.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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