If the permanent teeth are not long enough due to retained milk teeth, they need to be extracted in time. Some of the permanent teeth are not long enough to be placed in the right position and can be treated by orthodontic treatment.
1. For some patients whose permanent teeth are not long enough due to stagnant milk teeth, they should consult the doctor in time and cooperate with him to extract the milk teeth under anesthesia, so as not to seriously affect the growth and development of the permanent teeth and normal occlusal function. If the permanent teeth are not long enough because of overcrowding, it can be treated by wearing braces and other orthodontic methods after the permanent teeth are completely replaced, and there is no need to remove the surrounding teeth.
2. If the permanent teeth are not long enough for the position is due to misorientation of the teeth, then we can consider cutting the mucosa and removing part of the alveolar bone, and then through orthodontic treatment. In daily life, patients should pay attention to oral care, diligent brushing, rinsing, to avoid food residue retention. Patients should also pay attention to the rationality of diet, avoiding the intake of hard, indigestible food.
It is recommended that patients with insufficiently positioned permanent teeth should consult a doctor for examination to clarify the specific situation and then cooperate with the doctor to take treatment measures.