What to do with missing permanent teeth in children

In children with missing permanent teeth, if the baby tooth itself is missing, it indicates that the succeeding permanent teeth are likely to be missing as well. Doctors routinely recommend taking oral panoramic radiographs to check the condition of the baby teeth and the succeeding permanent teeth, and will tell the parents early if any permanent teeth are found to be missing. However, parents do not need to worry too much because the child’s teeth have not yet reached the age of replacement, as long as patient and regular follow-up visits, generally three to six months after the natural growth in place. As the teeth are replaced, the missing permanent teeth will become visible. If a small number of missing teeth with small gaps in the mouth are found through examination of different areas, an orthodontist will usually be consulted to confirm whether the gaps can be pulled together and lined up with orthodontic solutions. If the position of the missing tooth is more serious and cannot be solved by pulling it together, the doctor will consider opening up the gap until there is room for a tooth in adulthood and then perform dental implant treatment. Children with missing teeth do not need to worry too much, there are various clinical treatment methods for different cases.