What is what to do when you lose a tooth as a kid?

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Lost a Tooth! What to Do:

Losing a tooth is a rite of passage! Here's a quick guide to help:

1. Clean the Area: Gently rinse your mouth with cold water. This helps to clean the socket where your tooth used to be. You can also use a saltwater rinse to help with healing and reduce the risk of infection. Check out more on Mouth%20Hygiene

2. Stop the Bleeding: Use a clean tissue or gauze pad to apply gentle pressure to the empty socket. Bite down firmly for 15-20 minutes. This will help stop the bleeding. If the bleeding doesn't stop after a while, ask your parents. More information about Bleeding%20Control.

3. Tell a Grown-Up: Let your parents or guardian know that you lost a tooth. They can help you ensure the area is clean and healing properly. They may also want to take a picture!

4. Prepare for the Tooth Fairy: If you believe in the tooth fairy, put the tooth under your pillow or in a special tooth holder before you go to bed.

5. Handle the Tooth Carefully: Wash the lost tooth. Put it in a safe place.

6. Oral Hygiene: Brush your teeth gently around the area where you lost your tooth.

7. Be Patient: A new tooth will grow eventually. Be patient. It takes time! Check out more on Dental%20Growth for more info on the process.

Important Considerations:

• If you experience excessive bleeding or pain, let your parents know immediately. They may want to contact a Dentist.
• Continue to practice good Oral%20Care habits.