both parents (no gap) baby has a (gap) in his gums is this possible or should one of us have one as well?
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BABY?  Did you say Baby?\n\nYou can't extrapolate your babies teeth to your adult dentition.  In fact that's what you want.  GAPS\n\nLot's of gaps, the more gaps the better.  \n\nGaps signify a growing maxilla and mandible.  Growth? you ask?\n\nYes growth.  The adult teeth are way bigger than the baby teeth.  Dentists look for gaps as an indicator that your child will have fewer problems moving into their adult dentitions.  For now,  Don't sweat the gaps\nGaps are good.\n\nHope it puts your mind at ease about gaps.
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Yes, your daughter should go to the dentist but only for a general checkup appointment and cleaning. The baby teeth fall because the permanent teeth push them through the gum, so is just natural for them to come out as the same time your daughter is losing her baby teeth.\nAlso, when the baby teeth come finally out the root sometimes is missing since the permanent have been pushing it all the time and the pressure cause the baby teeth to be incomplete when it finally falls.\nBelieve, there's nothing wrong with your daughter as this process in completely normal.\nGood luck!\nP.S. Excuse my english, is not my native language
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My daughter has a few birth defects, she was born with long-gap esophageal atresia and a hypoplastic left lung.  I'll tell you more later.  I need to go for now!
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you shouldn't worry about anything yet. My 6 year old daughter has only lost 1 tooth, and that was her bottom. With in the next 2 years if he still hasnt lost any teeth you might want to take him to the dentist before his adult teeth come out. I found this out by her doctor. I hope that helps.
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Well, first all how old is the child?  If she is 10-12yrs old she problem still has her last baby teeth in the back of mouth.  If this is the case then, yes a new tooth will grow in.  It sounds like this is the case, adult teeth really don't get loose at a young  unless their hygiene is very poor.
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I think it sounds about right to me.  When my brother had to take his tooth out from his gums (it was stuck or something) he had to get braces first.  They'll probably just prep the tooth by spacing your teeth apart, and then pull them back together with your implant.  And besides, why not want perfect teeth? I got my braces off a month ago and my teeth are stunnign!
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You can't keep them from falling out. If there are no permanent teeth to push them out you could keep them for many years.Primary teeth typically get root resorption so that there ultimately isn't any root in the bone to hold them in. Dental insurance usually won't cover congenital problems so that really won't help you. When you do get insurance you could look into implants or a bridge to replace them. Don't worry about it there isn't much you can do.
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Yep, if you stand on your head. . .LOL.\n\nSeriously though, anything is possible.  I suppose it would be considered a birth defect, though.
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Let's do a quick thought experiment.\n\nIf I cut off your thumb, would your children be missing a thumb?\n\nNo?  Then maybe Adam was missing a rib, but why would all of his descendants be missing one too?
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The baby doesn't have teeth!!!! \n\nWhen it does, the teeth will be white.
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Bob wasn't very nice. What a crappy comment.  You should be able to get a referral to an orthodontist for your child through her dental office. Lots of orthodontic offices offer free consultations/estimates which can be beneficial especially if you don't have dental insurance. Good luck and don't pay attn. to Bob. Always consult your dentist for the best advice concerning yoru dental health.
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If it's a baby tooth, it's just the way they fall out.\n\nIf it's not a baby tooth, it doesn't have room in the arch.  This is most common with lower premolars (bicuspids) and it is due to taking out a baby tooth too early instead of doing the children's version of root canal treatment.  The tooth usually grows out towards your tongue.  This needs to be evaluated by your dentist to see if it can be corrected or if it should just be removed.\n~
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Both answers above are correct. Before I elaborate, I must emphasise that brushing and a sensible diet are MORE important. Flossing will not make up for a sugary diet of sweet drinks.\nAs soon as he gets both baby molars at about the age of 3, then you can start flossing between them for him. Don't worry about all the teeth, just the molars. The pre-cut floss on plastic handles are easy to use. \nWhen he's about 6-7 he might be able to use it himself. Also, he will get his 1st adult molars thru at this time behind the baby molars, and this is a very important area to floss.\nThe molars are always the most important area because of their broad contact areas between each other. Hence lots of plaque buildup is possible.
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Well you can keep your baby teeth if you don't have adult teeth growing in to take their place but usually your suppose to loose them and grow your adult set of teeth. So it all depends
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It is inherited or premature loss of baby back teeth,\ncausing Lack of sufficient space in the jaw bone. Need either making space by tooth removal plus braces or Jaw bone surgery plus braces.\nSee you orthodontist.
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yessss! although i dont think it's very common.  amoxicillin, ceftriaxone, streptamycin any of those plus other antioboitocs would work.  you should check with your dentist if this happened to your baby.
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It is not terribly uncommon for adults to still maintain one or more of their baby teeth.  This could be because the adult tooth never developed to push the baby tooth out and replace it or it could be that the adult tooth is impacted below the gums.  Definitely don't ignore the problem... get in to see your dentist as soon as possible for an exam so he or she can recommend the necessary treatment to you.