Nowadays, a strange problem is increasingly being seen in children. Milk teeth are not falling on time. Normally, at the age when these teeth gradually become loose and fall out, this process is happening late in many children. Dental experts believe that changing eating habits, especially eating fast food, is becoming a major reason for this problem.
Burgers, pizza, chocolate and sweet packaged snacks are having a deep impact on children’s teeth. These are not only weakening the teeth, but are also affecting the natural process of falling of milk teeth. In such a situation, it becomes important to understand at what age children’s teeth should fall and which habits can cause problems.
When should children’s milk teeth fall out?
According to dental experts, the milk teeth of children usually fall out gradually between the age of 6 to 12 years and are replaced by permanent teeth.
- 6–7 years: Front teeth (incisors) start falling out.
- 9–11 years: Front and back teeth change.
- By 12 years: Most of the milk teeth are replaced by permanent teeth.
- If this process is taking a long time, then it should not be taken lightly.
Fast food and effect on teeth development
- According to experts, fast food, excess sugar and processed food affect children’s teeth in many ways.
- Excess sugar increases tooth decay (cavities).
- Eating sticky and less healthy things can weaken teeth.
- Lack of essential nutrients affects the development of teeth.
- By continuously eating such things, the roots of the teeth do not develop properly, due to which the milk teeth do not fall on time or there may be a delay in the arrival of permanent teeth.
Not only fast food, these reasons are also responsible
- Not only diet, but many other reasons are also behind the late breakage of teeth:
- Deficiency of calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus affects the strength and development of teeth.
- In many cases, the genetic structure inherited from parents also determines the speed of tooth change.
- If children’s brushing is not done properly, tooth infection and cavity may increase.
- In some children, the process of tooth replacement also slows down due to hormonal imbalance.
- Injuries to teeth or improper growth can also affect the natural process.
What things should be kept in mind?
Special attention should be paid to the diet of children. Nutrition-rich homemade food, green vegetables, milk and calcium-rich foods help in the development of teeth. Also, regular brushing and checkups are important so that any problems can be detected in time.
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