Gum protrusion during tooth replacement

During the process of growing up, babies need to go through the tooth replacement period, and all the deciduous teeth need to be replaced with permanent teeth. However, some babies have protruding gums during the tooth replacement period. In fact, this situation during the tooth replacement period is a very normal phenomenon. Most people have had this experience when they were young. If you are really worried, you can go to the hospital for a check-up to see if it is caused by gingivitis.

What to do if gums protrude during tooth replacement?

Generally, if this symptom occurs and there is no discomfort in the mouth, you can observe it first. This is a normal phenomenon. During the tooth replacement period, the permanent teeth have not yet completed their development and growth. It is okay if they are not straight at first. They will move slowly. If the teeth are not aligned properly after replacement, they may need to be corrected.

How can parents determine whether their children need orthodontic treatment?

Check the alignment of your child's teeth

Between the ages of 6 and 12, some simple crowding can be adjusted on their own. But the prerequisite is: to correct some bad habits of children, such as sucking fingers, biting lips, mouth breathing, etc. These bad habits can make simple crowding more complicated.

Hereditary: If one of the parents has crooked teeth, special attention should be paid to the child's teeth. It is recommended to check early and adjust the child's tooth bite in advance, which will be beneficial to the growth and development of facial bones and prevent the occurrence of malocclusion as early as possible. If the child has an overbite, he or she needs orthodontic treatment when he or she is very young. Generally, the best time for correction is around 3 years old.

Why are teeth crooked?

There are many reasons, mainly including genetic factors and environmental factors, and environmental factors include congenital factors and acquired factors. Congenital factors refer to the various influences on the fetus during its growth and development in the mother's womb, which may be nutritional metabolic disorders of the mother or fetus, the mother's rubella or viral infection, trauma to the mother during pregnancy, or birth injuries caused during delivery. Acquired factors refer to the influences on the growth and development process after birth. Abnormal breathing and swallowing functions and some bad habits such as biting fingers, biting the upper lip or lower lip, sticking out the tongue, etc. can also affect the development of teeth and jaws. Problems that occur during the period of deciduous teeth or the period of replacement teeth, including premature loss of deciduous teeth, delayed loss of deciduous teeth, premature loss of permanent teeth, and disordered eruption order of permanent teeth (these two are the main reasons), etc., can cause uneven teeth.

What are the dangers of crooked teeth?

Affects oral health. Crowded teeth lead to unclean brushing, which can easily lead to caries and tartar; misaligned teeth can cause periodontal damage; sparse teeth can easily lead to food impaction and damage periodontal health. Affects appearance. Various types of dental deformities, such as overbite and buck teeth, will affect the appearance of the face, which is why many people seek correction. Affects normal social interaction. Many children are laughed at by their friends because of their ugly teeth, and as a result, they become quiet, don't like to laugh, and have no confidence.

10 to 15 years old is the best age for people to have orthodontic treatment, but it is not necessary to wait until this age to correct it. Some dental deformities such as overbite can also be intervened and corrected at an early stage, which is beneficial to correcting the child's jaw development and facial shape. Orthodontic experts recommend that parents should always pay attention to their children's dental growth. Once they find that their children have misaligned teeth, facial changes, abnormal jaw development, etc., please go to the hospital for orthodontic treatment in time.