Patient's question:
The baby is now ten months old. At nine months, the first milk tooth grew in the lower jaw, slightly tilted. At ten months, the second milk tooth grew in the upper jaw, also tilted (its tilt aligns with the first milk tooth). According to books or friends' babies, milk teeth usually grow in the order of lower two, then upper two. Could you please tell me why my baby's teeth are growing this way? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Baby teeth are the teeth that newborn babies get when they are five months old. At this time, the biggest concern for parents comes up. Many parents ask, "What should I do if my baby's teeth grow crooked?" In fact, many children have crooked baby teeth, and there are many reasons for gaps, which are very common. Parents don't need to worry too much, as children will eventually lose their baby teeth and grow new ones. After the baby teeth fall out, the new teeth will grow in properly.If baby teeth grow crooked, parents shouldn't worry too much and should instead help their children develop good oral hygiene habits. When children are losing their baby teeth and the new ones are coming in, it's important to remove the baby teeth. After the baby teeth are removed, the permanent teeth will gradually move into the original positions of the baby teeth due to the force of the tongue. If there is enough space, the permanent teeth will grow in straight. If the situation of overlapping baby and permanent teeth is ignored, it may lead to misaligned teeth or improper occlusion, and it may also cause cavities due to incomplete cleaning. Therefore, parents should pay special attention to the overlapping of baby and permanent teeth during the teething period and handle it correctly.