Adult teeth not coming in
Here are questions we often receive from parents who are concerned about how their kids adult teeth are developing. When your child loses their deciduous or baby teeth and their permanent adult or big teeth start coming through, we call this eruption. When a tooth is erupting, you have very little influence on where the tooth is actually going to come through. For example, we recently saw a child whose first adult incisor teeth the large front ones came through sticking backwards toward the tongue; however, after a few months they became perfectly straight. From the ages of eight to 13 years, the most commonly impacted adult teeth are the wisdom teeth.




How long is too long: Are you worried about your child’s adult teeth being delayed?




5 Possible Reasons Your Child's Permanent Teeth Aren't Coming In | All Star Dental
When your child gets to the age that they start losing their baby teeth, there can be many questions about the process. One of the most prevalent questions is why their adult teeth are not coming in quickly. Months can go by after they lose a tooth without the new tooth coming in, which can lead to questions about if there is something wrong or if the tooth is completely missing. There are a few reasons permanent teeth may be delayed in arriving,. The most common reason for an adult tooth to not come in is a lack of space. Generally, baby teeth are smaller than adult teeth.



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When our children are young and lose a baby tooth, we look forward to a visit from the tooth fairy. But what if you have an older child or a teenager that has lost a permanent tooth, or who has never developed one or more of their adult teeth? Far from being a cause for celebration, this can be a stressful and often upsetting situation.





When your child finally loses his or her first tooth, it is a joyful moment for both you and your young one. You get to play the tooth fairy, and your child gets to earn a dollar for losing their tooth. As a parent, you need to constantly remind yourself that your child is unique. And no comparison to other kids. However, if it takes more than six months for new teeth to show signs of erupting.

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