Lately, we have been receiving quite a few questions from
parents who are concerned about permanent teeth that start to peek out from
behind baby teeth that have yet to fall out. When this happens, it looks like a
second row of teeth are growing, and this can be rather alarming for parents,
who are obviously concerned about their children’s teeth and oral health!
If you notice this happening in your children’s mouth, you
shouldn’t fret! There is actually a simple explanation for this occurrence! The
loss of baby teeth, or “exfoliation”, is caused by the adult teeth growing
underneath the baby teeth while the adult teeth slowly begin to absorb the
roots until the baby teeth become loose and fall out. If the adult teeth are
not growing directly underneath the baby teeth, but rather at a slight angle,
then they will start to show through the gums, while the baby teeth will
simultaneously remain in your child’s mouth.
When this happens, the baby teeth that are in question will
need some “help” moving out of the mouth! The first step for this process is
wiggling the baby tooth, and this can be done by the child or parent. If this
doesn’t help the tooth to fall out over the course of a week, you should
contact our practice to seek help from Dr. Hillman! Once Dr. Hillman is able to
remove the tooth, your child’s tongue will usually push the adult tooth into
the correct position naturally. The key here is addressing the situation early
enough to prevent complications, such as gum irritation and infection or
malocclusion!
Don’t hesitate to give our practice a call if you have any
questions about your family’s dental health! We’re here to help your whole
family achieve and maintain a lifetime of the greatest smiles and oral health!
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