You have to love the age when our children start losing teeth! Seeing their little faces when they discover that they have their first loose tooth is priceless.
Sometimes, the permanent teeth get a little ahead of themselves and start to erupt even if the baby teeth are still in place. Most of the time, this is actually very normal. If the baby tooth is loose and it looks as if a bit of wiggling is all it needs to come out, then this does not constitute a dental emergency. Once the baby tooth is lost, the tongue will act as an orthodontic appliance and move the new tooth into place.
There are times when this is not normal and the dentist should be contacted. If the baby tooth is not very loose and the permanent tooth is erupting, you should call the office as soon as you can so that the dentist can evaluate the area to rule out the need for extraction.
