What to do if your child's front teeth are too big

Incisors are the most obvious teeth in our body. There are usually two on each side, which are symmetrical. During the process of children's tooth replacement, parents are very concerned about the development of their children's teeth. Some parents find that their children's front teeth are relatively large and the other teeth are relatively small, and they are worried that there is a problem with their children's tooth development. So, what should we do if our child’s front teeth are too big? Is it normal for children to have large front teeth? Let’s take a look below.

In fact, parents do not need to worry too much about their children's overly large front teeth. The newly grown permanent front teeth are significantly larger than the lost and replaced deciduous teeth, and the deciduous lateral incisors on both sides have not been replaced at this time, so the two front teeth appear particularly eye-catching, commonly known as "big buck teeth", which is a normal phenomenon.

Permanent teeth are generally larger than the corresponding deciduous teeth, especially the incisors. The size of the permanent teeth after replacement is constant and no longer grows. Children are in the growth and development period. The alveolar bone increases as the teeth and roots continue to develop, and the jawbone becomes larger due to the increase in the number of permanent teeth. The length and width of the dental arch increase, and the facial appearance gradually becomes larger and fuller.

Once the deciduous teeth are replaced and facial development is basically completed, the skull will become more and more mature and slowly become coordinated. You won’t feel that the upper front teeth are particularly large and inconsistent with the face shape.

Experts remind: The reason why the front teeth are too large may be that the edges of the newly grown front teeth are not very neat, which is also one of the reasons for the unsightly appearance. This is because the newly grown teeth have not been "polished" by food. After a period of time, they will slowly become smooth.

For children who have just had their teeth replaced, the most important thing is to protect the new permanent teeth. Because these new teeth will accompany a person throughout his life, premature decay will affect a series of functions such as chewing and digestion.

Children will have various dental problems as they grow up. Today I will summarize them!

What should I do if my child’s teeth turn black?

If there are only black spots on the child's teeth, but the tooth surface is smooth without any defects, it is most likely just pigmentation. You should educate your children not to eat too much food that can easily stain the teeth, and pay attention to oral hygiene.

You can clean your child's teeth more often. For example, you can put soft gauze on your finger, lightly dip it in clean water or light salt water, or even apply some toothpaste. After the child has finished his meal, gently scrub his little teeth. This not only cleans the mouth, but also helps the growth of teeth.

Usually, you should educate your children on some common sense of life, such as brushing teeth before going to bed at night, trying not to eat sweets after going to bed, and trying to drink boiled water after snacks. For mothers, it is important to understand that children's toothbrushes must be soft, the handle must fit the baby's palm for easy grasping, and the size of the brush head must be suitable for the child's mouth, so that it is small and flexible and can brush the area more thoroughly. At the same time, it is best to use toothpaste specially made for babies. Don't let your baby use adult toothpaste, as adult toothpaste can easily damage the oral mucosa. If you use fluoride toothpaste, a soybean-sized amount is enough, and be careful not to swallow it accidentally.

Generally speaking, the black spots on infants and young children's teeth are mostly due to incomplete development of enamel. Calcium is the main substance that makes up tooth enamel. Children's calcium deficiency makes their tooth enamel rough and uneven, making it easy for food debris to remain. Lactobacillus in the mouth attach to the surface of the enamel to form plaque. The bacteria in the plaque continuously decompose food and produce a large amount of organic acid, which corrodes teeth with underdeveloped enamel. The color of the teeth gradually changes from white to brown, black, and even falls off.

Therefore, timely calcium supplementation for children can effectively prevent the occurrence of tooth decay. In addition to taking calcium supplements, calcium supplements mainly come from food. Milk, eggs, soy products, nuts (such as peanut kernels, walnut kernels), seafood such as dried shrimp, kelp, and seaweed, fish floss and meat floss made from thorny bones, and vegetables such as day lily, radish, shiitake mushrooms, and black fungus are all high in calcium.