It is growing in perpendicular to the way it should be (ie: | in lieu of -- ). We already know she will need braces but this new development kind of worried me. She regularily sees a dentist but in the last 6 months lots of teeth of fallen out/grown in.
A reply from a dental care professional would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
2007-07-05 09:00:00 · 2 answers · asked by Belle 2 in Health ➔ Dental
As you mentioned, some of her teeth are falling out, and more will; that's normal. But your concern about a tooth coming in wrong should be questioned. Children's teeth move around a lot in the early years as teeth are falling out and being replaced. However, it is important that the permanent teeth come in properly. You may want to see a pediatric dentist (a specialist in dealing with children's dental issues), or an orthodontist. A tooth such as that can be "guided" into proper position, but it really needs a professional consultation.
2007-07-05 09:18:51 · answer #1 · answered by august51944 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With kids, some degree of malalignment of the teeth is acceptable. Over time the tongue and lips and other teeth erupting in will help to push a tooth into proper position. But if this tooth is truly perpendicular (ie 90 degrees to what it should be), then I would be a little worried. Turning the tooth, even a little may help it enough to eventually twist all the way around. I would worry that not turning it now would result in the tooth ending up that way. I would talk to your dentist or orthodontist about it soon.
2007-07-05 16:15:14 · answer #2 · answered by Dave F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋