Sometimes a child grows a tooth in the second row. Of course, this fact will cause concern among parents. As a rule, this phenomenon occurs when the milk tooth has not yet fallen out, but the root has already appeared. You can wait a while and it will fall out on its own. But if this does not happen, you need to urgently contact a specialist. At an early age, it is much easier to solve this problem than in an adult.
Why is my child's second row of teeth falling out?
The change of milk incisors to molars occurs in the period from 5 to 12 years. First, the lower central teeth fall out, and then the upper teeth. The process does not cause pain and goes almost unnoticed. Usually, a molar tooth immediately erupts at the site of loss. But sometimes there are anomalies when everything happens the other way around. In this case, the molars may not grow correctly, they will erupt where they are.free place. As a rule, they begin to grow behind the milk incisors. For this reason, a second row of teeth appears in children. If you do not react in time, then the wrong bite will appear.
Teeth appearance chart
In a child, the incisors appear first, there should be 8, and then 4 canines, the last to appear are 8 molars. When exactly milk teeth will appear, it is impossible to say. Each baby will have their own timing and order of teething. Parents can be guided by the approximate schedule of their appearance:
- 6-12 months - lower central incisors;
- 8-14 - upper central incisors;
- 9-15 - upper lateral incisors;
- 10-16 months - lower lateral incisors;
- 16-24 - upper and lower fangs;
- 2-5 years - upper and lower molars.
Teeth may appear on time or with a deviation of 2-3 months.
Predisposing factors
This problem can occur for several reasons. One of them may be the presence of a strong milk tooth, ready to fall out. Therefore, the permanent incisor has to look for a new place.
Sometimes improper intrauterine development at the time of the formation of the rudiments contributes to the appearance of the second row. Perhaps there was a genetic failure that contributed to the development of another incisor. Dentists have called this phenomenon a superset. As an adult, a person may have one or more teeth more than others. Such a deviation can be laid down genetically and be inherited further. Therefore, if grandmother andparents had such a pathology, then the child is likely to have the same problem.
One of the predisposing factors is the underdevelopment of the dentition. In medicine, it is called micrognathia - for problems with the upper jaw - and microgenia - for the lower jaw. The underdevelopment of the jaw can appear for various reasons: improper nutrition of a woman during childbearing, bite problems, too early loss of milk teeth, heredity, metabolic disorders of the fetus.
And the following factors can also affect: rickets in the past, complications after an infectious disease, genes, frequent diseases of the ENT organs, lack of nutrients.
Treatment methods
What to do if a child has a second row of lower front teeth? The dentist removes the incisor that is in the way. After some time, you should definitely visit the orthodontist. He will examine and determine if the child has a lack of space for permanent teeth. If there is not enough space, the doctor will prescribe further treatment. Untimely correction can lead to improper growth and curvature of permanent teeth, which, in turn, leads to problems with the gastrointestinal tract, the appearance of frequent headaches and the development of self-doubt.
The most effective is the wearing of braces, tainers or a plate with an expanding screw. The alignment system is established during adolescence, since the child does not independentlytake care of her. For babies, tainers are used, which are a silicone device that acts simultaneously on two jaws. For correction, it is put on the child an hour before bedtime. Regular wear helps to expand the dental arches and correct the bite. Also, due to their rigidity, the tainers stimulate the eruption of permanent teeth.
And also the orthodontist can prescribe plates with an expanding screw, and already in adolescence braces. Treatment methods depend on the age of the patient. Sometimes dentists recommend waiting for a baby tooth to fall out on its own. If this happens naturally, then the jaw will gradually straighten out under the pressure of the tongue.
When should I see a doctor?
The appearance of a tooth in the second row of a child will not seriously affect he alth at first. Dentists advise to wait a while until the baby tooth falls out on its own. But don't wait too long to see a doctor.
You should contact a specialist:
- If more than three months have passed since the eruption of the molar tooth, while the milk tooth continues to hold tightly to the gum.
- The baby feels discomfort because the incisor staggers for a long time, but does not fall out on its own.
- Pain and inflammation appeared in the gum area.
In most cases, when a child has a second row of teeth, the dentist removes the milk teeth, which interfere with the growth and development of the permanent ones. But sometimes it can wait a while if it sees that it is possiblenatural change. After it falls out on its own or with the help of a dentist, the permanent one will gradually begin to fall into place. This is due to the pressure of the tongue. Usually alignment occurs within a month.
Prevention
Sometimes parents worry when a child has a gap between their upper incisors. They believe that this may affect the displacement of the dentition. But this is not true. The gap will shrink over time and may disappear altogether. This phenomenon does not provoke the curvature of the teeth or the formation of the second row.
To avoid bite problems, you must:
- prohibit the child from sucking his fingers and taking foreign objects into his mouth;
- baby needs to be taught to breathe through the nose;
- if the tooth began to grow, then the child should be forbidden to touch it with the tongue or hands;
- keep your teeth he althy and prevent caries;
- introduce foods that develop the chewing reflex into the daily menu;
- visit the pediatric dentist regularly.
How can I help my child?
The appearance of a second row of teeth in children can cause discomfort in the gum area. In this case, you can reduce discomfort and relieve inflammation in the following ways:
- rinsing the mouth with herbal infusion of chamomile;
- taking special homeopathic medicines that help remove inflammation in the oral cavity;
- rinsing the mouth with a solution of sea s alt and soda;
- eating well-ground food andbroth.
These methods can temporarily alleviate the condition of the child before visiting the doctor.
At what age can a second row of teeth appear?
Renewal starts at about 5-6 years of age and lasts for several years. First, the milk tooth falls out, and then the molar appears in its place. Usually everything goes smoothly and quickly. Children at this age often contribute to the prolapse process by actively loosening it with their tongue.
During this period, there is a high probability of developing pathologies with bite. At 5-6 years old, the front milk incisors are replaced in children, and at 11 years old, the remaining molars actively grow. Most often, problems arise during the eruption of the lower incisors, less often the upper and molars. Therefore, the second row of lower teeth often appears in children aged 5 and older.
Second row of teeth in children at 5: what to do?
At this age or a little later, the first and second painters begin to erupt. The first pair appears on the upper jaw, and then on the lower. This is the most dangerous period in which a second row can form if milk teeth have not fallen out.
Then eights come out, after 16 years. They are designed for chewing solid food, which was predominant in past centuries. In modern man, the diet has changed significantly, eights were not really needed. Therefore, they can remain in the gum. For dentists, eights are considered problematic, they appear the latest. They may begin to grow at an angle into the cheek or mouth. But at the same time, the tooth itself may not come out, but cause painfulsensations.
Much less often, fangs and incisors can be located under the gum. However, they can not always be in a vertical position, but sometimes in a horizontal position. Their presence may affect non-displacement of adjacent teeth. Treatment occurs only surgically. The doctor decides whether to correct growth or not, after receiving an x-ray.
The second row of teeth in children increases the likelihood of developing caries. This is due to poor oral hygiene, as it becomes difficult for the baby to brush out the plaque that accumulates between the rows.
Influence of natural breathing on the process of teething
Frequent diseases of the upper respiratory tract in a child can adversely affect the development of the jaw. During illness, natural breathing through the nose is disturbed. This, in turn, is one of the factors affecting the appearance of the second row of teeth. Since the baby breathes mainly through the mouth during illness, his tongue is located at the bottom of the lower jaw. As a result, the second row of lower teeth grows in the child.
Prevention of colds
Therefore, it is important not only to visit the dentist regularly, but to take measures to prevent ENT diseases. For prevention it is necessary:
- provide a balanced diet for your child;
- to provide the body with all the useful substances, keep the baby breastfed for at least 6 months;
- lead a he althy lifestyle with regular walks in the fresh air,hardening;
- make sure that the child breathes through the nose;
- treat colds in time to avoid complications.
So, the second row of teeth in children can appear for various reasons. This can be facilitated by: genetic predisposition, underdeveloped jaw, superset, frequent ENT diseases, bite problems. The most dangerous period is the age from 5 to 12 years, because at this time there is a change of milk teeth to permanent ones. You can deal with the problem in many ways: wearing tiners, plates with an expansion screw, braces, sometimes correction is not required. Treatment will depend on the age of the child and the degree of malocclusion.
