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It depends on several factors. If the baby tooth is fairly close to being replaced by a permanent tooth, it probably doesn't need to be repaired. On the other hand, if the tooth is abscessed (infected) it needs to be fixed to get rid of the infection. If a baby tooth is lost too soon, it can cause problems for the eruption of the permanent teeth.
One function of baby teeth is to hold the spaces in the jaw open for the permanent teeth to come in. If the space closes, the permanent tooth may not have the room necessary to erupt. This can lead to severe occlusal problems and expensive orthodontic treatment. It is best to seek the advice of a qualified dentist for your particular case.
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What are the symptoms of baby bottle tooth decay?
The first signs of damage are chalky white spots or lines across the teeth. As decay progresses, the damage to the child's teeth becomes obvious.
What causes wisdom teeth to fall out?
decay get in a fight cavity a baby tooth getting old
Why are the front teeth most effected in baby bottle tooth decay?
Nursing bottle tooth decay is caused when a baby is put to bed or falls asleep with a bottle in his/her mouth. What happens is the milk or substance in the bottle drip into the mouth and remain in contact with the teeth. Over time the milk turns to sugar and causes decay on the teeth. This is also true about juice and kool aid...NEVER put your baby to bed with a bottle...the damage can also effect their permanent teeth!
Is it possible for an adult to still have one or two milk teeth?
Yes, the permanent teeth can erupt alongside the baby teeth, leaving the baby teeth intact. These can be extracted if they cause a problem, eg. decay, obstructing neighbouring teeth. If they are not a problem in the arch and are contacting the neighbouring teeth, however, they can be present in a fully grown adult.
Why don't they use filling to treat baby bottle tooth decay?
Fillings are not usually an option in small children because of the small size of their teeth and the concern of recurrent decay. When the decay has advanced to the pulp, pulling the tooth is often the treatment of choice.
What is the teeth at the roof of the mouth?
Yes, what happens is that when you have baby teeth and then after all your baby teeth are supposed to be out but when they have not then the adult teeth that are coming down have no place to go so they resort to shifting upwards before shifting back downwards and sometimes causing other teeth to fall out even if they are the wrong ones i have this problem and have not had it fixed
How many baby teeth by the age of 3?
A three year old should have 20 teeth. (They should all be in by the time he/she is two)
Does a nine year old have any more baby teeth?
A nine year old should still have some baby teeth present.
What happens to the roots of baby teeth when they fall out?
Not necessarily. If the tooth had extensive decay, the crown of the tooth might come out, leaving the roots still in the jaw.
How long will it take for the pain to stop when you pull baby teeth out In need of answer Soon?
Pulling baby teeth out does not usually cause a person any pain. Baby teeth have a very small root or no root and are usually painless to remove. If your baby teeth are causing you pain when you pull them out, you should probably check with a dentist to be sure that the teeth and gums are healthy.
Should you get braces?
Once all of your baby teeth have fallen out and grown in!
Is it possible for a puppy 7-8mths to still lose a puppy tooth?
Generally around 3 months. That's usually when the adult teeth are ready to come in. They usually keep their canines until about 5-6 months. Around 6 months, they should have all of their adult teeth in. Sometimes for smaller dogs they may not start losing their teeth until about the 4th/5th month (probably something to do with them not chewing on toys as much etc.)
