My 7 year old daughter’s milk teeth have not fallen and her permanent teeth are now erupting. Should I be concerned?

Q. Dr. My daughter is 7 Yrs old and her milk teeth have not fallen…and I noticed that her lower permanent incisors are erupting…,
A. I wouldn’t worry all children are different they all develop at different ages, she will probably start to loose them within the next few months.
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May 1st, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Callista Says :

My child is 5 year 9 months about 5 months ago her milk teeth started following off top two and bottom two. The bottom one have come out but the top ones haven’t. Is this normal?

February 10th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Jalyn Says :

i would like to find out weather there are cosmetic crown for milk theets available in uk , as my dentist never heared of them . It is for my 3 year old daughter who has got severe decay on her 2 fron theets and one of them is a bit chiped. i have been refered to special clinic in KingsCross but they never mentioned it either , all they said its to severe to be filed incase of damageing the theets.Thank you

February 10th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Anika Says :

You don’t do cosmetic treatment for young children, you should concentrate on her oral hygiene an cut sugar out from her diet

March 13th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Jake Says :

My 2 1/2 yr old front teeth are grayish.He fell face first 2 months ago on the kitchen tile. 2 weeks after that I noticed the color change. The 2 front teeth dont him at all. He is to have xrays done on thurs (asleep,he is to difficult). If he need silver caps on 2 front teeth is there anyway that they come in clear?? I dont want him to be teased in preschool and I know adult teeth come in around 7. Is there anything I can do??

March 13th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Jonas Says :

They don’t normally put silver caps on the front teeth, have then x-rayed the colour may come back if you’re lucky

May 28th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Davion Says :

Hi, I have a nine year old son and a six year old daughter and like any children they are always after sweets and chocolate. I try to stop them and just have sugary snacks as treats but it doesn’t always work. they regularly go to the dentist and brush their teeth twice a day but I worry that in time they will start to get tooth decay. A friend of mine told me about teeth sealant treatment that can prevent tooth decay. At what age is this procedure suitable for?

May 28th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Reed Says :

Sealants are good at age 7 onwards, but snacking sugars can attack other parts of the teeth

June 1st, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Titus Says :

My daughter is 8 months and has swollen and large gums.they look odd.do they last even she grows or disappear. she has got 2 teeth. her upper jaw is also lifted little up. .i am worried of her mouth look as she grows. is there an sollution? i was advised to press her upper jaw with my thumb when she was born. could u please help me out of this problem? is this due to any vitamin deficiency or malnutrition during my pregnancy. this is my second child and i did not have any problem with my first child.

June 1st, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Dane Says :

I’m not sure but its probably nothing to worry about. I would take he rto a dentist or doctor to check it just in case

October 10th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Erica Says :

I have noticed that my 6 year old son has white specks on his two front adult teeth. I was previously advised by a dentist to use an adult toothpaste as the childrens brands do not have sufficient fluoride. I have threfore been doing this since he was about 3 years old. I am now concerned that the specks are fluorisis. Is this likely (there is no fluoride added to the local water as far as I am aware) and if it is can anything be done about it? I also have two other sons, aged 5 and 2. Is it likely that their teeth will also be damaged? Thanks

October 10th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Lily Says :

I couldn’t call it damage as the teeth are actually stronger if it is flecks of fluoride. They often fade away when they are older so don’t worry at the moment

November 19th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Chelsea Says :

Hello, I have a four year old daughter and she has had bleeding gums for about four months now. I took her to my dentist who gave us both helpful tips on looking after the teeth and gums but said my daughters gums where just sensitive and there was no sign of gum disease.Now even brushing twice a day her gums still bleed a little most days. Do you have any advice about this? Do you think I should get a second opinion? Thanks

November 19th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Katelin Says :

If your dentist has checked her gums and is happy that they are healthy, maybe with the exception of a little bit of gingivitis, then you should be fine. That said, if you have any doubts then a second opinion will put your mind at rest.

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