Patient's question:
What should I do if my child's milk teeth have fallen out but the new teeth are not coming in? Do I need to go to the hospital for treatment? How long will it take for the condition to improve?Doctor's answer:
After the deciduous teeth fall out, the new teeth will erupt within 3-4 months. If the child does not grow new teeth after losing a tooth, it may be because the deciduous teeth fell out too early, and the local gums became hard and thick due to local chewing, which may cause difficulties in the eruption of permanent teeth. It could also be due to special conditions, such as dental cysts or congenital malocclusion, where the bone appears elongated or inverted. If the permanent teeth erupt incorrectly, the corresponding eruption will be difficult. If the new teeth do not grow within half a year after the deciduous teeth fall out, or if symmetrical teeth have grown for half a year but the new teeth have not developed, it is recommended that parents take the child to the hospital for film examination, excluding special conditions. If the new teeth are in the correct position, and the root development still has some potential, there is no need to worry.