My dentist has pulled out two of my teeth.
The first tooth was pulled out AT LEAST two years ago.
The second tooth was pulled out earlier this year.
I have not seen any signs of a tooth growing in its place.
My dentist said to just give it time and that my orthodontist will do something to "move the tooth up".
Does anyone know what kind of procedure the orthodontist does to make the tooth grow? And has this ever happened to anyone else?
Is there anything I can do to speed up the process?
(X-rays show that there are teeth there. They are just now growing!)
2007-03-26 15:24:30 · 5 answers · asked by S. 4 in Health ➔ Dental
Im not 12 haha
2007-03-26 15:38:29 · update #1
It sounds as though you haven't got enough space for these teeth to erupt and they have become lodged, or stuck in their current position in the bone. When you're ready and have your orthodontics placed, you will be referred to an oral surgeon. He will open the areas and attach a small button with a chain on it, to the end each of these teeth. The orthodontist will work to create space for these teeth to erupt into and will also apply a gentle and constant downward pressure by "pulling" the chains attached to the buttons on the teeth with the arch wire. This constant pressure will force the teeth to move into their correct position. They are there if you can see them on the x ray, it will take a little more work in your case to coax them in. Yes, this does happens quite often. There really is nothing to do to speed up the process, other than to follow the orthodontist instructions and take extra good care of your teeth and braces during your treatment. They will erupt, just give them some time! Hope I've been of some help and good luck with your ortho treatment.
Additional info: I am assuming these are anterior or one of the six front teeth that should have erupted a few years ago. You're case is very common and your treatment will most likely proceed as I've explained.
2007-03-26 15:49:41 · answer #1 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're under 12, yes? I assume so, since most of us with have our "permanent" teeth by then. In other words, a pulled tooth will not be replaced. However, if a "baby" tooth was pulled, then a new one can replace it.
I'm not aware of anything to make a tooth grow, other than proper nutrition. However, the orthodontist can do an x-ray to determine where the new tooth is, both location-wise and growth-wise. If there's no tooth (possible) or if the tooth isn't coming in due to being blocked by another tooth, braces can be used to readjust the mouth.
In your case, if the teeth are there, I gotta believe that the orthodontist will just let it take it's normal course, unless there's something wrong.
2007-03-26 22:35:15 · answer #2 · answered by Jay 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The teeth aren't growing, they are moving. The orthodontist does not do any procedures, he simply uses pressure to move things around a bit. The teeth are probably being blocked by other teeth and your other teeth need to be moved around. That, or they are not ready to come in yet. It's all time.
2007-03-26 22:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by charlesismist 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you have had x-rays and the teeth are there you really have nothing to worry about. Yes, there are things an orthodontist can do but in your case you may not need it. How old are you and which teeth were pulled?
2007-03-27 01:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
try taking calcium
2007-03-26 22:34:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋