What should I do if my child’s front teeth fall out and never grow out?

When a child's front teeth fall out and never grow out, parents will be very anxious. In fact, when the deciduous teeth fall out and the new teeth have not grown out, it is still necessary to take the child to the hospital for treatment, understand the situation, and promote the growth and development of the teeth through some pressure stimulation methods.

1. When the deciduous teeth fall out and the new teeth do not grow out for a long time , parents should take the child to the hospital as soon as possible to let the doctor diagnose and treat. The doctor first observes the new teeth through X-rays to understand their development. If the child does not have the tooth germ for this new tooth, then it is impossible for a new tooth to grow in this position. At this time, a denture should be used to replace this tooth; if the new tooth has not yet grown out of the alveolar bone, the pressure stimulation here should be strengthened to promote its development; if the new tooth has grown out of the alveolar bone but has not yet grown out, there is a layer of gum tissue covering it. Because of the friction caused by chewing food for a long time, this layer of gum tissue becomes thicker and harder, making it more difficult for the new tooth to grow out. At this time, surgical methods should be used to remove the surface gum tissue to make the new tooth grow out as soon as possible. This method is medically called eruption guidance. Therefore, when children are changing their teeth and the new teeth do not grow out for a long time, parents should adopt scientific methods to help the children grow new teeth. It is useless to be blindly anxious.

2. Pay attention to your child's tooth replacement

As children grow older, their tiny baby teeth can no longer adapt to the growing jaws and increasing chewing power. The deciduous teeth begin to fall out physiologically from around the age of 6 and are completely replaced by permanent teeth around the age of 12. Due to the growth and development of the permanent tooth germ in the jawbone and the migration toward the occlusal surface of the teeth, the root tissue of the deciduous teeth is absorbed, the deciduous teeth gradually loosen and finally fall out. The fallen deciduous teeth have no roots and the fallen surface appears eroded. When a child's deciduous teeth fall out, you should pay close attention to distinguish it from a broken deciduous tooth root.

3. Try to avoid injuries to your child

Some parents find that their children's new permanent teeth are loose, which makes them feel uneasy and suspicious. In fact, this is because the roots of newly erupted teeth have not yet been fully formed, the pulp cavity and apical foramen are very large, and the cementum at the apex is very thin. During this period, if the tooth root is injured or infected, the apical foramen will become inflamed and can no longer be closed, making treatment very difficult. Children are at the age of changing their teeth when they are active and lively. It is easy for them to suffer maxillofacial trauma due to sudden collisions, falls, and other accidents while running, playing, and fighting. The upper front teeth are particularly vulnerable to damage. Therefore, parents should pay more attention to prevent their children from getting injured during this period.