Can you get orthodontic treatment for retained baby teeth?

Whether or not a retained baby tooth can be orthodontically correct depends on the specific condition of the tooth. If, after the retained milk teeth are removed, the new permanent teeth are found to be the lower teeth growing in front of the upper teeth, a condition commonly known as antimandibularity, it is important to seek orthodontic treatment promptly. If there are no problems after the removal of the baby teeth, they should be closely monitored. After all the milk teeth are replaced in the child’s mouth, if there are any problems, parents must take the child to the hospital for orthodontic correction. If the retained baby teeth can be seen in the child’s mouth, but not the permanent teeth, parents should take the child to the hospital to take pictures to determine the situation first. If it is found to be a case of congenital absence of permanent teeth, it is important to keep the milk teeth in the mouth properly to try to prevent caries from occurring and delay tooth loss. If that milk tooth is still accidentally lost, parents should bring their children to the dental hospital in time for a reasonable solution from a professional doctor.