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My Child Is Self Conscious About Their Missing Teeth

  • August 26, 2019
  • 8:51 am
  • Pediatric Dentist Care
  • Children’s Dentist, Missing Teeth, Pediatric Dentist

Losing baby teeth is quite normal for children between the ages of 6-12. Not only will a child begin to grow their permanent teeth, but they may also receive a visit from the tooth fairy. While losing baby teeth is quite normal, losing too many in a short amount of time can leave your child with gaps in their teeth. Some children may be unbothered, but others may dread smiling for an upcoming picture day at school. If your child is feeling insecure about their smile, pediatric dentist Dr. Scott and the team at Parkcrest Dental have a few tips to boost your child’s confidence.

Losing Teeth Is Completely Normal

Everyone will lose their baby teeth at one time or another, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Explain to your child that their teeth will grow back, and perhaps many of their classmates are also in the process of losing their teeth baby teeth. They are certainly not alone in the process, and within a few weeks, their smile will be back to normal. 

Related Post: How To Help Your Child Lose Their First Tooth

Get Them Excited About The Tooth Fairy

Playing up the tooth fairy is also a great way to get your child in a better mood after losing their teeth. The tooth fairy often rewards children who place their lost teeth under their pillow at night. The tooth fairy will visit during the night and place a small gift under your child’s pillow as a reward. If the tooth fairy is willing to visit your child, explain to them about the exciting things they can receive after losing a tooth. Most likely this will put them in a better mood about their recently gapped smile.

Help Them Practice Smiling

Sometimes all children need is a little confidence boost. Let your child know that even though their smile may have gaps that they are still beautiful and one-of-a-kind. Take some time to practice smiling with them in the mirror. Once they start practicing, they’ll see that it doesn’t look so bad after all, and perhaps even flaunt their new smile more than before.

Related Post: When Should I Take My Child To A Pediatric Dentist?

Pay A Visit To A Pediatric Dentist

All children to lose their teeth, but if they happen to lose a permanent tooth, call Parkcrest Dental. Making bi-yearly appointments with a children’s dentist will make sure your child’s smile is healthy and progressing as it should.

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Meet Some of Our Doctors at Parkcrest Dental Group!

Some of the doctors at Parkcrest Dental Group

Dr. Stuart Scott (top left) is our pediatric dentist. He earned his degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry before completing a two-year residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Dr. Steven Harrison (top center) is board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Harrison, our orthodontist, graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. He’s been with Parkcrest Dental Group since 1986.

Dr. Chanin Ropka (top right) attended UMKC before joining the United States Navy, where she served as the only dentist on board the USS Germantown (LSD 42)  and at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego. Dr. Ropka began at Parkcrest Dental in 2001. Dr. Ropka began at Parkcrest Dental in 2001.

Dr. Daniel Fannin (bottom left) graduated from UMKC School of Dentistry in 1997. He completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency in 1998 before joining Parkcrest Dental Group that same year.

Dr. Steven C. Sponenberg (bottom center) has been a Springfieldian his entire life. He graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska, in 2004 before joining Parkcrest Dental Group immediately after.

Dr. Jason Hall (bottom right) is also a native Springfieldian. He earned his DDS from University of Missouri at Kansas City Dental School in 1997. He came to Parkcrest Dental Group in 2010. Dr. Hall’s father, Stan, is also a dentist.

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