{"id":245,"date":"2019-11-27T18:38:17","date_gmt":"2019-11-27T18:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=245"},"modified":"2019-12-02T18:38:34","modified_gmt":"2019-12-02T18:38:34","slug":"was-your-child-born-without-permanent-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/was-your-child-born-without-permanent-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Was Your Child Born Without Permanent Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Replacing baby teeth\nwith adult teeth is just part of growing up; as a parent, you can look forward\nto watching your little one\u2019s smile gradually develop. But what if a permanent\ntooth simply never appears? As hard as it might be to imagine, some babies aren\u2019t\nborn with all of their pearly whites \u2013 and that can lead to no end of dental\nproblems later in life. Read on to learn why your child might not have a complete\nset of teeth \u2013 as well as ways you can fill in the gaps in their grin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why are Teeth Missing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If an adult tooth never forms in the mouth, it is said to be\nmissing congenitally, meaning it\u2019s related to a genetic condition. The National\nFoundation for Extodermal Dysplasias found that about a fifth of adults are\nmissing at least one or two teeth, usually the lateral incisors adjacent to\nyour front teeth or the second premolars next to the molars at the back of your\nmouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The condition is usually a trait that has been passed down\nthrough your family. However, sometimes the missing teeth are a side effect of\na more severe genetic condition, such as Down syndrome or an oral cleft lip and\npalate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Could Happen If My Child is Missing Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gaps in your child\u2019s smile could hurt their confidence and\nmight cause them to be teased. Over the long term, their oral health could\nsuffer as well. The teeth they do have might shift into the empty space; teeth\nthat have shifted won\u2019t support the jaw correctly and can prevent your child\nfrom chewing and speaking correctly. The longer these issues go uncorrected,\nthe more of an impact they\u2019ll have on your little one\u2019s development. To keep\ntheir smile safe, you\u2019ll want to fill these gaps in as soon as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can Congenitally Missing Teeth Be Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, the dentist needs to take an X-ray to confirm that\nthe tooth is missing altogether and isn\u2019t just trapped under the gums. After\nthat, they might suggest a few different kinds of tooth replacements, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n