Loss of primary teeth before they are ready to shed can affect the proper positioning of the permanent teeth. If baby teeth lose too early, other teeth may dump or fill free space, forcing permanent teeth to bend. If your baby's teeth are removed, consult your dentist and he may advise the space maintainer to keep this gap until permanent teeth enter the teeth. If the first tooth loosens due to the appearance of permanent teeth, have your child swing their teeth or eat hard things like apples to help with it. Once the tooth's shell is disconnected from the root, discomfort may be minimized when loosened primary teeth are extracted.