How to treat adults with baby teeth
Adults with baby teeth, how can that be?
It turns out, there are a surprising number of adults who still have their baby teeth. For some, their adult teeth never came in. For others, their baby teeth fell out and their adult teeth never grew in.
Whatever the reason, adults with baby teeth present a unique dental challenge. How should they be treated? That’s what we’re going to discuss in this article. We’ll talk about the dental problems adults with baby teeth often face, and we’ll discuss the best ways to treat them.
What Is Retained Baby Tooth?
A retained baby tooth is a baby tooth that is still in the mouth, but hasn't fallen out yet. Some baby teeth never fall out for a variety of reasons. Some people have teeth that are very small and need to grow for a long time before they fall out. Some baby teeth become impacted, which means they are wedged between the teeth in the back of the mouth. When this occurs, the baby tooth may be too deep in the jaw bone and cannot be removed without causing damage.
When people start to lose baby teeth, it may not be because their teeth are impacted, but rather because they are losing baby teeth too slowly.
Problems associated with retained teeth
How to Treat Adult Baby Teeth?
If your baby tooth is not causing any issues with your mouth, then no treatment is needed. But if it is causing problems, there are several treatment options and you should consult with your dentist to determine what options are best for you. The first option is to simply remove the tooth from the mouth. This is typically the easiest choice, but it can be time consuming and requires a procedure like a root canal, which is typically painful. If the tooth is damaged, it may need to be extracted and replaced with a dental implant. If the tooth is not damaged, it can be pulled out and replaced with a bridge or a crown.
In some cases, depending on the shape and size of the tooth, the tooth can be shaped to fit into the mouth better and then bonded to the other teeth. While this is a quick and simple option, it can be a bit more expensive than other options.
As you can see, there are a variety of things that can go wrong with baby teeth, but if you are aware of them and take steps to treat them, you can prevent them from becoming bigger problems.
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