My 5 y/o's permanent bottom front tooth is growing in wrong. How bad is this?

It is growing in perpendicular to the way it should be (ie: | in lieu of -- ). We already know she will need braces but this new development kind of worried me. She regularily sees a dentist but in the last 6 months lots of teeth of fallen out/grown in.





A reply from a dental care professional would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

My 5 y/o's permanent bottom front tooth is growing in wrong. How bad is this?
As you mentioned, some of her teeth are falling out, and more will; that's normal. But your concern about a tooth coming in wrong should be questioned. Children's teeth move around a lot in the early years as teeth are falling out and being replaced. However, it is important that the permanent teeth come in properly. You may want to see a pediatric dentist (a specialist in dealing with children's dental issues), or an orthodontist. A tooth such as that can be "guided" into proper position, but it really needs a professional consultation.
Reply:I took her to the dentist and they aren't going to do anything until her braces are put on. That crooked tooth has actually started to straighten out but I would amazed if it ever looked 'normal' without intervention, though. Thanks for your help! Report It

Reply:With kids, some degree of malalignment of the teeth is acceptable. Over time the tongue and lips and other teeth erupting in will help to push a tooth into proper position. But if this tooth is truly perpendicular (ie 90 degrees to what it should be), then I would be a little worried. Turning the tooth, even a little may help it enough to eventually twist all the way around. I would worry that not turning it now would result in the tooth ending up that way. I would talk to your dentist or orthodontist about it soon.



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