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Missing deciduous tooth
Hello dr my son turned 2 year old last month .he has missing tooth in lower right side his deciduous lateral incisor is missing on one side.i observed when the gum swelled and there's sign of eruption but now when I observed there are only 3 incisors and canine also erupted showing little gap .I'm worried what happened ?! Thanks in advance.
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Kindly visit nearby pedodontist
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It would be better if you can visit the dentist and get the x-ray of the teeth to check the lateral incisor
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First of uh attached x-ray and consulting to pedodontist.
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Please consult a pedodontist
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Hello,
The lateral incisor should have erupted by now.
Check with your dentist and get an X-ray done to check the positioning of the tooth or there is something obstructing the Eruption.
It could be just a delayed eruption or missing altogether entirely.
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Get an appointment with the dentist and get an X-ray done for better clarity on the delay
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Don't worry
Wait for eruption of complete teeth
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Don’t worry!!
Wait and watch
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Dr. Birti Singh
Dentist
6 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hello,
Eruption of milk teeth in children go on till 3-3.5 years of age. Generally laterals do erupt by age 2.
I would like to know if there was any problem during birth, was the baby born premature or late? And when did the first tooth erupt?
Also, an xray really helps to know what exactly is the situation inside. An photo taken with your phone will also help initially till the xray is done
The gap between lateral and canine is generally a healthy sign as permanent teeth are bigger than milk teeth but with a missing lateral as you say, an Xray would give more clarity
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Do not worry,
Since your child is 2 years only, please visit us, we can gently take only 1 small Xray if needed in a way the child is comfortable and guide you for what to look out for and what are the next steps to be taken
It shouldn’t be anything major, take care
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
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It will better if you attach an image can guide you better otherwise you can get an xray done of that area from your nearest dentist to check for the position of the tooth
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