Baby teeth are not lost and permanent teeth erupt, which is one of the common problems in the growth of children's teeth. In the process of growth and loss of baby teeth and permanent teeth, there is sometimes a situation where baby teeth are retained, that is, the baby teeth have not fallen out before the permanent teeth have already erupted. If this condition is not treated in time, it can have a certain impact on the child's dental health.
First, let's understand the difference between baby teeth and permanent teeth. Baby teeth are childhood teeth that usually begin to erupt shortly after birth and have a total of 20 teeth. Permanent teeth, on the other hand, are permanent teeth that replace baby teeth and usually begin to erupt around the age of 6-7 years, with a total of 32 teeth. In the process of alternating between baby teeth and permanent teeth, there are times when baby teeth are retained.
So, what should be done if the baby teeth are not lost and the permanent teeth erupt? First of all, parents should take their children to the dentist in time to understand the condition of their children's teeth. If the condition of the retained baby teeth is not very serious, you can make self-adjustments through the guidance of your dentist, such as chewing more hard foods, maintaining oral hygiene, etc. However, if the retention of baby teeth is severe and affects the growth of permanent teeth, some measures need to be taken to help the child.
One of the most common treatments is to remove the retained baby teeth. This method is used when baby teeth have loosened or permanent teeth have erupted. Extracting a retained baby tooth can make room for the permanent teeth to grow properly. However, it should be noted that the extraction of retained baby teeth needs to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and parents cannot do it on their own.
Another way to do this is to observe and inspect them regularly. If your child's baby tooth retention is not severe and does not affect the growth of the permanent teeth, the growth of the baby and permanent teeth can be observed and checked regularly. In this process, parents can pay attention to their children's oral hygiene and take their children to the dentist regularly to maintain oral health.
In conclusion, the eruption of baby teeth and permanent teeth is one of the common problems in the growth of children's teeth. Parents should take their children to the dentist in time to understand the condition of their children's teeth and take appropriate treatment methods under the guidance of the doctor. At the same time, parents should also pay attention to their children's oral hygiene and take their children to the dentist regularly to maintain oral health.