A 10 year old child with tiger teeth growing on the gums, located on the labial side, may be erupting or malocclusion, it is recommended to observe for the time being and consider whether orthodontic treatment is needed after the teeth have erupted completely.
Under normal circumstances, the teeth come out from the jawbone through the gums, the tiger teeth in the upper jaw usually erupt around 11~12 years old, the tiger teeth in the lower jaw usually erupt around 9-10 years old, and the age of 10 is usually in the stage of eruption of the tiger teeth.
When the tiger teeth erupt, the teeth are located on the gums on the lip side, which may be a normal phenomenon of eruption or two possibilities of malocclusion. At this time, the child’s jawbone is in the development stage, when the jawbone widens the teeth may be adjusted to establish the occlusal relationship; if all the teeth in the mouth have erupted, the tiger teeth are still located on the labial side, which affects the aesthetics, orthodontic treatment can be considered.
It is recommended to have regular checkups and go to the stomatology department of regular hospitals for consultation.