Tooth not growing in

[intheairthatnightfernando]

I'd be grateful if anyone had any info.

My dd is 9 and a half. She lost her four front baby teeth long ago. Three adult teeth have grown in - there is still no sign of the tooth next to her right front tooth.

I am beginning to worry. The others have been there for ages. She was very late with her baby teeth coming through so I hoped this was just s delay but now I'm not sure.

We are going to the dentist soon obviously but just wondering if anyone had any knowledge on this. Thanks.

[dementedpixie]

The dentist may feel around the gum to see if it is present or they may X-ray to see if it's there. It could just be delayed rather than absent

[Daffodils07]

My 8 years olds side teeth to the front took a year to come through, was really worring and then boom there they was.
But of course if your worried see the dentist.

[fizzicles]

I had a tooth that was growing sideways. Dentist referred to orthodontist who x-rayed and I ended up needing an operation to move it to the right position and braces to bring it in line with the others. All perfectly fine now.

I would expect your dentist will X-ray if they have any concerns.

[fizzicles]

Mine was an incisor though, and I believe it's relatively common for them to 'get lost' as they start off higher up than other teeth.

[intheairthatnightfernando]

Thanks for input everyone, have made appointment to get her checked but reassuring to hear some do come through randomly much later.