Shedding of Deciduous Teeth

Phenomenon of losing deciduous/primary teeth occurring between ages of 5–12 years is a normal physiological change. Deciduous/primary teeth should be left to fall out themselves unless the teeth are carious or there is any other indication. Parents should be counseled accordingly and be instructed to assist their children to loosen the already mobile teeth and when there is no success or the permanent teeth are erupting in wrong direction should consult a dentist. Most carious teeth will need management by a dentist. Early loss of primary teeth may lead to crowding of permanent teeth.