Early Tooth Loss – Dental 4 Less
There can be several reasons for premature tooth loss. However, the primary reasons for the early loss of a child’s baby tooth are tooth decay, injury, or lack of jaw space. When tooth loss happens before the permanent teeth emerge, nearby teeth can tip or shift into the unoccupied area.
Therefore, when the permanent tooth tries to emerge into its place, there may not be enough room. The new tooth may emerge tilted, crooked, or misaligned, which can cause a new range of problems, from interfering with proper chewing to causing TMJ issues.
If your child loses a tooth prematurely, see a dentist right away. Your dentist may advise a space maintainer which will hold open the space left by the missing tooth.