One of the milestones that many parents wait for is the appearance of their child’s first baby tooth. It’s common for parents to become concerned if their child’s teeth don’t come in as expected, but children get their first tooth at various ages. However, if your child seems to be struggling with cutting their teeth, a quick visit to the dentist can address your concerns. On the other hand, once their baby teeth have begun to fall out, the next concern is why they aren’t cutting their permanent teeth. The amount of time varies significantly as to when children should start losing their baby teeth and when they should begin to cut their adult teeth. Before you become worried, here are a few reasons why your child’s teeth aren’t coming in.

Not Enough Room to Grow

The most common reason why your child’s permanent teeth may not be erupting is that there isn’t enough room for their adult teeth to come through. When they lose their baby teeth, but their growing adult teeth are larger than their baby teeth, there is a chance there won’t be enough room for the new teeth to erupt. If your child is between the ages of 8 and 10, and they haven’t had any of their adult teeth come through, it’s best to discuss this with your dentist during your child’s next examination.

It’s Genetics

Genetics is also a common reason why children’s teeth sometimes struggle to come through. In fact, studies have shown that there is an 80 percent chance that your child’s teeth characteristics will be similar to their parent’s. For instance, if you needed braces in order to create the space necessary for your adult teeth to grown, your child will most likely need them as well. When it comes to genetics, there isn’t much that can be done. If it is an issue that you are concerned about, you should visit your dentist to determine if it is indeed genetics that is a factor in the delay of their teeth erupting.

Permanent Teeth May Growing in Wrong

Another common reason why children’s teeth may not come in when expected is that they are growing in the wrong direction. When permanent teeth fail to erupt where a baby tooth was, it may be a sign of problems with the growth of the adult teeth. This situation generally only affects one or two teeth and it is typically the bottom or top incisors. The good news is that this type of problem can be easily fixed.

It is also important to keep in mind that your child’s nutrition plays an important role in not only losing their baby teeth but the growth and development of permanent teeth as well. It is essential that children eat a healthy diet that is low in sugar to avoid the risk of losing teeth prematurely and to prevent the risk of permanent teeth growing in unhealthy.

If you have any concerns about the growth of your children’s adult teeth, contact Wright Smiles Pediatric Dentistry to schedule an examination.