I quite literally just lost my last baby tooth at the age of 15.9 yrs. I read that the average age for losing the last baby tooth is 11.5 yrs. I asked my mom, and she says the tooth looks sort of crooked. I went to see my Orthodontist a few years back, and I wore a retainer for a different problem. Will I need to go see her again due to this [very] late loss of tooth?
2007-06-09 13:24:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
I still had my baby teeth when i was 18 and there wasn't any sign of them falling out... i had around 3 in total, my adult teeth where growing above my baby teeth on my gums!!
I had to have my baby teeth pulled, (and 3 adult teeth) and then i got braces to straighten up my teeth! And even now 7 months after i got them, my teeth are straight.
If you feel like your teeth are wonky, and it bothers you then go see an orthodontist, if it doesn't bother you... and you have no problem eating, then dont go!!! I dont like my braces much so... i would of avoided it if possible but my teeth were in a bad state!
Its totally up to you if you want them or not... just make up your mind before your 18 otherwise you ll have to pay 2000 pound!!!
2007-06-10 08:45:28 · answer #1 · answered by ?Gems? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to have 4 baby teeth pulled out because i needed braces, and i am 13 so i guess its ok. I know an adult with a baby tooth still, it doesn't bother her and her mouth is otherwise healthy. maybe some people just lose them later. anyway 11.5 is only the average, not the deadline!
2007-06-10 09:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by fryn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont think there is any need to worry...I am 14 and i just lost my last one... My friend it almost 15 and she still has not lost her last baby teeth , she still has two more to loose...She also had problems with her teeth...like 5 root canals...and she has to go to see dentists...Just be happy that you have teeth you can loose... One of the teeth she still hasnt lost is a big problem because it doesnt have a baby tooth underneatth it...Anyways i hope i helped!
2007-06-16 20:07:20 · answer #3 · answered by KellyB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my b-day is july 29 im 10 and i still have 2 more baby teeth left...and i still got baby teeth growing in the back..
i really don't know ..but im goin to 6th grade and alot of people that where n my class also still havent lot ALL there baby teeth...so..like everyone in the (going to 6th grade) are like 11 already..but i dont think that u SHOULD loose u'r last baby tooth (when its late) at the age 11.5 years...i think its way older than that...
well, i gave what i know..(some)..lol
but i think u are alright..
2007-06-09 20:44:13 · answer #4 · answered by just audrey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am 43 dear & I STIL HAVE A BABY TOOTH!
the 1 that should have come out is stil in my gum & NOT painful at all!
i am waiting for it to break or fall out...& wait for the tooth fairy to put a £ under my pillow!
2007-06-10 15:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by mavircal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what tooth looks crooked?the one that fell out? you shouldn't need to see an orthodontist unless you need braces. ask your regular dentist.
2007-06-09 20:30:21 · answer #6 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get back to another dentist, I lost my last baby tooth when I was seven.
2007-06-09 20:30:05 · answer #7 · answered by boy from bali 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-06-14 15:04:22 · answer #8 · answered by danielumika 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-06-13 10:07:06 · answer #9 · answered by HUNK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did he give you a dollar for it xx
2007-06-09 20:27:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋