Patient's question:
A 6-year-old child is getting teeth with a sawtooth shape during teething. What's going on? The front teeth are growing like saws, each one resembling a saw. What should be done? Should we just wait for the teeth to fall out?Doctor's answer:
Let's talk about the sawtoothed teeth first. When permanent teeth erupt, there are three developmental cusps on their incision edge—the edge used for biting. If you observe closely, you can also see two developmental grooves on the tooth surface. These are all normal and nothing to worry about. As you age, the teeth gradually wear down, so adults do not have such sawtoothed structures anymore~ It will be better in a few years~ What you need to focus on now is helping your child master effective and healthy brushing methods—three times a day, for three minutes each time. Make sure to use a soft-bristled toothbrush, and you can use fluoride toothpaste when necessary to help prevent cavities! Don't neglect oral health just because your child is young!