Are Shark Teeth Something to Worry About? | Riverside Dentist

We all want what’s best for our children. And unfortunately, there are some thing we can’t control. One of these things is our child’s teeth. So, you can imagine it’s a petrifying experience, seeing your child’s permanent teeth erupting behind their baby teeth. You’ll worry if it’s normal, and you’ll probably have a lot of questions about why they are doing this and if it’s okay. Let’s get through some of the basics to set your mind at ease:

While not normal, it is okay for the permanent teeth to erupt before the baby tooth falls out. If this happens, the permanent tooth will slowly make the roots of the milk teeth weaker, eventually leading them to fall off on their own. Eventually, the permanent tooth will move into the space that was once occupied by the permanent teeth. So, you see? No harm, no foul.

There’s not an exact explanation as of yet to explain why shark teeth happens, but it may be because of the following reasons:

• The roots of the baby teeth don’t dissolve normally like the permanent teeth do, so the permanent teeth erupting from behind them.
• Overcrowding that takes place in the jaws.
• A deviation is occurring, ensuring that the teeth aren’t going to grow naturally.

1 out of 10 kids encounter this sort of problem. Also, since the baby teeth eventually fall in time, there’s little need for professional intervention. However, dentists may have to intervene if the baby teeth do not fall on their own after a few weeks, an occurrence known as retained baby teeth.

To set up an appointment, call Dr. Middleton in Riverside, CA at (951) 470-3379 or visit www.gmdental.com.

Dr. Middleton proudly accepts patients from Riverside, Corona, San Bernardino, Redlands, Moreno Valley, Lake Elsinore and all surrounding areas.