Monitoring dental development in children is important for both parents and dentists. Normally, baby teeth fall out at a certain age, making way for permanent teeth. However, sometimes variations occur, such as a permanent tooth before baby tooth has fallen out. What causes this, what problems can it lead to, and how can it be prevented? Here’s everything you need to know.
Baby teeth are temporary teeth that develop in infancy. They usually begin to appear around 6 months of age and continue to erupt until about 2–3 years old. There are 20 baby teeth in total, and their main functions are:
Permanent teeth replace baby teeth and are meant to last a lifetime. They typically start to erupt around age 6 (usually the lower and upper incisors) and continue until about 12–13 years old, by which time all baby teeth have been replaced.
Sometimes, a permanent tooth can emerge before the baby tooth has fallen out—a condition often called “double row teeth.” In this case, both the baby tooth and the permanent tooth are present in the mouth simultaneously.
There are several reasons why a permanent tooth may appear before the baby tooth falls out:
Early eruption may present the following signs:
If these signs are noticed, a dentist should be consulted.
A permanent tooth emerging before a baby tooth can lead to several issues:
If a permanent tooth emerges before a baby tooth, orthodontic intervention may be required:
While you can’t always prevent a permanent tooth from emerging before a baby tooth, some steps reduce the risk:
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No, it’s generally not normal but can occur in some children. This is called “double row teeth” and usually requires attention.
A dentist will assess the situation. Extraction may be necessary if the baby tooth blocks proper eruption.
Not always. Some children only need monitoring. However, if there is crowding or bite issues, orthodontic treatment may be recommended.
Misalignment of front teeth may make certain sounds difficult to pronounce. Early intervention can prevent speech problems.
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