My 9 year old son lost 2 of his front teeth several months ago. I noticed that the adult teeth hadn't grown in yet but didn't think anything of it until my 6 year old lost a tooth last night and her adult tooth was almost already fully in. This got me thinking about my son's teeth and I took a look. His adult teeth have not even begun to break thru the gum and what's worse, he has these big black/purple spots on the front of his gums where I would assume his adult teeth are hiding. Should we be concerned about this?
2007-03-16 13:53:50 · 5 answers · asked by Emmy F 3 in Health ➔ Dental
YES! you should be concerned! Please, go see an dentist immdiatley! PLEASE!
2007-03-16 14:18:47 · answer #1 · answered by Yo momma S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The discoloration may be the teeth just below about to erupt or possibly the natural pigmentation of his tissue. If he's had his regular checkups with the dentist, he would have mentioned any abnormalities with you already. I'm sure it's nothing to worry about if the dentist hasn't said anything to you about missing teeth or other problems that your son may have. To put your mind at ease you could call the dentist next week and ask for your son to be checked with an x ray if he hasn't had a pano yet. This will show you where the teeth are and that everything is moving normally. Hope I've been of some help and good luck!
2007-03-16 14:10:35 · answer #2 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lower incisors come in almost immediately after the baby teeth are lost. The upper incisors can take up to a YEAR to come in. The purple bulges that you describe are most likely the eruption crypts of the upper incisor teeth, indicatingthat they will soon be visible in the mouth.
I can't SEE your son through the modem, obviously, so if this does not sound right, please go get him checked. That's what it sounds like to me, though.
2007-03-16 14:04:59 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perchance its tartar or something? you shouldnt be apprehensive, in simple terms push it out of your ideas and get the following outing of how. the dentist will be conscious of precisely what's faulty. goodluck, i actually wish each thing is o.k.. - and congrats on having a son :) x
2016-11-26 00:54:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a Dentist. It may be gingivitis!!!
2007-03-16 13:58:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋