My niece who is 7 years old lost her baby front tooth about 2 and a half months ago and her permanent one has not even begun to grow. I mean there is no sign that it's growing at all. Does anyone know if this is normal or not. We've already schedule an appointment with the dentist but I was just wondering if anyone else has experience this with thier child or with someone they know. Thanks
2006-11-16 09:58:58 · 8 answers · asked by Nido 1 in Health ➔ Dental
My daughter went 4 months without any sign of two front teeth coming in. I think her father pulled them before they were completely ready to come in. It was around christmas time so my daughter who was 6 at the time had to keep hearing from people was "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth" :) Anyways, they did eventually come in. My dentist had done a panaramic xray when she first started going there and he saw all the adult teeth in the gum. Having said that, I still have 2 baby teeth in my mouth (im 28) with no adult teeth under them. My dentist is getting ready to pull them to make room for my wisdon teeth.... Either way the dentist will be able answer all your questions. Take Care.
2006-11-16 10:10:27 · answer #1 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt worry at all. I had this same problem with baby teeth till i was a teen. it just takes a long time for some people. However ask your dentist about x-rays. they usually do them once a year(the little card board thing in your mouth and the heavy bib.) those can easily determine whether there are permanent teeth there.
2006-11-16 10:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While lower permanent teeth usually follow the baby teeth pretty closely, it is not uncommon at all for upper permanent teeth to take several months before they come in. I've seen them take over a year several times.
2006-11-16 10:57:57 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its normal...on rare occasions will a Permanent tooth not grow and its usually on bicuspids. Wait a few more months and it should come in...She is right on time for her age.
2006-11-16 10:37:56 · answer #4 · answered by Lost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal, dont worry it will come down in time. It has been over 6 months, and my daughters is BARELY starting to show.
2006-11-16 10:08:40 · answer #5 · answered by Christina W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perfectly normal....my daughter lost hers at 7 and didnt start to grow in for 6 months after she lost it.
2006-11-16 10:06:04 · answer #6 · answered by kndykisz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it wasnt even ready to come out in the first place so then it could take some time to come in if that was the case
2006-11-16 10:07:34 · answer #7 · answered by i_was_once_a_zygote 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not sure, i would contact your neices dentist.
2006-11-16 10:03:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋