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Crowded bottom front teeth

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I am going to schedule his first dentist visit soon, but I was curious if anybody else has a toddler with crowded front teeth, specifically on the bottom.  It looks like his teeth are turning because they are getting squished together in the middle.  I realize there probably isn't much they could do about this, but just wondering if anybody has any similar experience?
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Re: Crowded bottom front teeth

  • ldcoffelldcoffel member
    My DSs bottom teeth in the front overlap a little. I hadn't ever noticed crowding in babies before, just spaces. He has an appt on Friday with a pediatric dentist. I can let you know what they say then ;)
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  • candyliescandylies
    DS two front bottom teeth are so close that they are practically making a V shape. I was confused when to take him to the dentist. Some say 1 year, my own dentist said around 3. I am concerned about maybe early tooth decay from the crowding but not sure if that is really a reasonable concern or not. 
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  • rosesandpeoniesrosesandpeonies member

    my older daughters front teeth are crowded..her one tooth turns over the other tooth.  They don't do anything about it, because these are their baby teeth, but definitely take him to the dentist and see what they think.

    I was just told that most likely she will need braces :) 

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  • lindsey913lindsey913

    Ideally a child will have space between the teeth, this leaves room for the permanent teeth to erupt into as the child grows. Crowding means that the child will likely have crowding as a teen/adult and will probably need orthodontic correction (which they may have anyway). The biggest challenge with crowding in the primary dentition is that it is more difficult to clean between the teeth to prevent decay. Try to be extra diligent with brushing and you may need to get some flossers as well.

     

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  • CopperT0pCopperT0p member
    I think I might get him in to the pediatric dentist in town anyways.  On their website it says anytime after a year old they can have their first visit.  Our insurance covers him, so I might as well.
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