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Second teeth no room

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monkey203 · 08/10/2023 19:07

My daughter's adult tooth came up at an angle behind the baby tooth which has now come out, there still doesn't seem to be room for it to move forward. Has anyone else experienced this? Don't suppose there's a whole lot the dentist can do at this stage 🤷‍♀️ did your childs straighten up over time as other teeth came out?
Any reassurance greatly appreciated!

Second teeth no room
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monkey203 · 16/10/2023 21:31

Anyone???

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TiredMamOfTwo · 16/10/2023 21:33

My son has the same issue, been told he'll need braces when he's a teenager.

WithOneLook · 16/10/2023 21:35

Teeth move loads even after they've come through as the jaw grows so I suspect they will improve somewhat over time. They probably won't be 'perfect' without dental input with a brace or similar but this is usually when the jaw is close to/is full size. Just be really careful with cleaning for now as it's harder to get in the crevices when they are wonky and personally I wouldn't make a big deal of it for now but maybe ask the dentist at the next check up

Littlemissprosecco · 16/10/2023 21:36

Dentist here!
They will straighten a little, her tongue will naturally push then forward. Don’t forget these are adult size teeth in a tiny jaw. Leave her to grow, she may need braces when she’s older, but there’s no way of telling yet!

monkey203 · 06/11/2023 17:55

Thank you so much for you replies, I don't mention them to her though she is very aware they aren't straight and it seems to bother her. I brush them for her to make sure getting in-between. Hopefully they'll straighten out a little in time and braces if needed when older. She's only 5.

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