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Problem with eruption of permanent teet
The upper incisor of my kids who are 5 years 10 months old broke off around 2 months back but the permanent tooth has not erupted yet. Their gum looks swollen (as if the tooth is starting to erupt out of it) and if I touch it, it hurts.
Is this normal( for permanent teeth to come out so late) or should we be worried
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If the fall of the tooth is due to trauma and then swelling you need to consult a dentist for further examination of the site. If the fall was naturally after mobility then kindly wait for the healing.
The permanent central incisors erupt during 6 to 7 years and sometimes delayed by multiple factors.
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consult a dentist and radiographic evaluation advised
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maintain proper oral hygiene
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Don't worry ur kid permanent teeth starts erupting from age of years to 13 years ,except wisdom teeth,each teeth has certain age to erupt,in some kids delayed eruption may seen for 1-2 years ,no need to worry it is quite common
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nothing to worry about ,all the symptoms suggest that the tooth is erupting from inside . Dental Galaxy Clinic ,Pune
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Everything whatever you mention looks normal as the gum is hard it means there is tooth developed inside
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Dear patient ,
The ideal time for eruption of upper incisiors is 6-7 yrs. So you need not to worry about the delay. And swollen gums are a sign of tooth eruption which means the tooth is about to erupt in a few weeks.
Take care
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maintain good oral hygiene.
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Dear ,
Concerns about delayed permanent tooth eruption and gum swelling are valid.
_Normal tooth eruption timeline:_
Upper central incisors (permanent): 6-7 years old
_Possible causes for delayed eruption:_
1. Genetics
2. Overcrowding
3. Impaction
4. Cyst or tumor obstruction
5. Injury or trauma
_Gum swelling and pain:_
1. Normal eruption process
2. Infection or abscess
3. Gingivitis
_Immediate action:_
1. Schedule a dental appointment.
2. Provide a detailed history of the broken tooth.
_Dentist's evaluation:_
1. Visual examination
2. X-rays (to assess tooth development)
3. Probing (to check gum health)
_Possible treatments:_
1. Monitoring and observation
2. Extraction of primary tooth remnants
3. Antibiotics (if infection is present)
4. Surgical exposure (if tooth is impacted)
_Questions to ask your dentist:_
1. What's causing the delayed eruption?
2. Is the swelling indicative of infection?
3. What treatment options are available?
Consult a pediatric dentist or orthodontist for personalized advice.
Best regards,
Dr. Pratikshit Anand
Additional guidance:
- Document your child's dental development.
- Maintain good oral hygiene habits.
- Ensure regular dental check-ups.
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Hello
Sir the upper permanent incisors erupt mostly around 7-9 years of age. The swelling which your are seeing is due to the trauma caused must have developed infection.
Xray needs to be taken of the affected tooth and further treatment needs to be done
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