What are the dangers of misaligned teeth in children?

Children's tooth replacement has always been a serious concern for mothers. During the period of tooth replacement, there will always be some problems of one kind or another, causing some misalignment of the child's teeth. This is very detrimental to children's health. So some mothers are cautious and careful, fearing that they may make mistakes. But a small number of mothers do not take it seriously and think that it will get better soon, but in fact it is not. So, what are the dangers of misaligned teeth in children?

Whether the deciduous teeth are retained or lost prematurely

There is a certain time and order for the shedding of deciduous teeth. Deciduous teeth that should fall out but don't are called retained deciduous teeth, and the consequence is often that permanent teeth cannot erupt in the normal position. Tooth loss usually starts with the two lower front teeth, followed by the two upper front teeth. The most common situation is that the lower front permanent teeth grow on the inside of the deciduous teeth, and the upper front permanent teeth grow on the outside of the deciduous teeth, making them look like double-layer teeth. In this case, you should take your child to the hospital as soon as possible to remove the retained deciduous teeth. If the deciduous teeth fall out before they should, it is called premature loss of deciduous teeth. This often causes the adjacent teeth on both sides to tilt toward the gap between the missing teeth, making the gap smaller. The permanent teeth will erupt misplaced due to insufficient space. At this time, a space maintainer should be worn in the gap between the deciduous teeth to prevent the teeth on both sides from tilting until the permanent teeth erupt.

Is there any difficulty with the eruption of permanent teeth?

If the deciduous teeth fall out prematurely, the child will get used to chewing and licking with the gums, which will become thick and hinder the eruption of permanent teeth. Calcium deficiency is also an important reason for the delayed eruption of permanent teeth. Parents should supplement their children with calcium in time. When the teeth are replaced, the permanent teeth erupt from below or inside the deciduous teeth. The erupted permanent teeth are the size of adult teeth. It is normal to have mild crowding and twisting, which can be adjusted by themselves with the eruption of adjacent teeth and the growth and development of the jaw. As long as it is not cross-tooth (i.e. overbite), correction is generally not required.

Correct your child's bad habits

During the tooth replacement period, deciduous teeth and permanent teeth coexist. The permanent teeth have just erupted, especially the "six-year teeth" which are the "key to bite". They are large in size and have many pits and fissures on the occlusal surface, which are easy to retain food residues. In addition, most children do not brush their teeth thoroughly, which often leads to caries. At this time, children should be taught to brush their teeth correctly. During the tooth replacement period, when the deciduous teeth are loose and about to fall out, children often have the habit of licking the loose teeth with their tongues. This is a bad habit and should be corrected in time.

Misaligned teeth in children can cause such serious harm. If they have accidentally been misaligned, you can go to the hospital for correction, but this will cause great pain to the child. Therefore, mothers need to pay attention and must not take it lightly. They must always pay attention to the changes in their children's teeth during the period of tooth replacement to avoid dislocation. Children should be encouraged to brush their teeth more often in the dormitory to ensure their dental health.