Patient's question:
The child is now 6 and a half years old, and one of their baby teeth hasn't fallen out yet. Recently, they noticed that their lower front teeth have grown in as permanent teeth. The baby tooth in the lower front has started to move, but it hasn't fallen out yet. Do they need to have the tooth pulled out? What are the precautions to take?Doctor's answer:
6-year-old boy, permanent teeth are erupting, deciduous teeth are loose but not fallen out, it is recommended to go to pediatric dentistry for examination and treatment. According to the situation you described, there is a case of deciduous teeth retention, it is recommended to remove the retained deciduous teeth as soon as possible, and it is suggested to go to pediatric dentistry for removal. The above is the advice on the question "My child is now 6 years old, the deciduous teeth at the bottom have moved but have not fallen out, do I need to have the teeth pulled?" I hope it helps you, wish you health!