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The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a child go to the dentist by age 1 or within six months after the first tooth erupts. Primary teeth typically begin growing in around 6 months of age.
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Dental Implant • All prosthetic device made of all plastic material implanted into the oral tissues beneath the mucosa or periosteal layer and within the bone provide a retention to the prosthesis.
Alternatives to Dental Implants • Removable partial denture • Bridge • Braces • Space maintainers
Removable partial denture • This removable denture has one or more artificial teeth attached to it as needed. Wearing a partial denture hides the fact that your child is missing a tooth.
Bridge • Choose from a tooth-supported fixed bridge or a resin-bonded bridge. A fixed bridge requires the teeth adjacent to the gap to be ground down so a crown can be attached to support the bridge. A resin-bonded bridge doesn’t involve this prep work so healthy, adjacent teeth aren’t damaged. These options typically look and function better than a removable denture.
Braces • If you were already thinking of getting your child braces when her tooth was knocked out, you can still move forward with your plans. An artificial tooth can be attached to an orthodontic wire to fill the gap left by the avulsed tooth while the braces correct crooked teeth and bite problems.
Space maintainers • If your child is younger when she has her accident, it’s likely a baby tooth has been knocked out. A permanent tooth will grow in its place, but to ensure everything remains properly aligned until this happens, you can pursue a space maintainer. Removable and fixed space maintainers are available, depending on your child’s situation and which tooth has been knocked out.
