We've named it the Sissy Shark! This is the first time I've seen a "shark's tooth" on a child. I read a number of different opinions online so of course, I turned to Facebook to ask advice from friends and family. The responses were also mixed. Some parents took their kids to the dentist and the dentist pulled the baby teeth because they were in the way of the permanent tooth, others just let the baby teeth come out on their own and all ended up being fine. I read a few concerns online where the permanent teeth did not move into the correct place and it required all sorts of intervention. Our dentist (who I completely trust - her daughter was in Riley's class) said that Sis is already going to need braces due to her bite, so I guess I shouldn't worry too much...BUT my concern is that her bottom tooth became loose on Friday and hasn't progressed much if at all since then. The other baby tooth to the left of the permanent is not loose at all. If it doesn't storm tomorrow (although the weather channel is predicting a 100% chance), I may see my dentist at the 4th grade pool party and ask her then if she wants to see Sis in the office. If it rains, I may end up just making the call to see if they want me to bring her in to have a look. Who would have thought a first loose tooth would be this stressful...
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