My 5 y/o's permanent bottom front tooth is growing in wrong. How bad is this?!


Question:

My 5 y/o's permanent bottom front tooth is growing in wrong. How bad is this?

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!


Answers:

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.




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