{"id":49185,"date":"2018-02-20T07:50:38","date_gmt":"2018-02-20T15:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emergencydentistsusa.com\/?p=49185"},"modified":"2019-03-28T08:17:51","modified_gmt":"2019-03-28T15:17:51","slug":"crooked-baby-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emergencydentistsusa.com\/crooked-baby-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Crooked Baby Teeth: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having a child is an overwhelming, rewarding, and life-changing experience which can be stressful and joyous at the same time. A part of watching your child grow is going through the ups and downs of different developmental stages, including experiencing their first teeth grow<\/a> in. Your child\u2019s baby teeth<\/a> are extremely important in their overall health and development. The shape and structure of your baby’s teeth will determine how comfortably they will eat, speak and, of course, smile.<\/p>\n

Baby teeth grow in and act as placeholders for the permanent teeth which will eventually grow in as they age.<\/p>\n

When your baby\u2019s teeth start to grow in, it can be a stressful and hectic time for both you and your baby. As your baby deals with teething and all the things that come with it, you will need to prepare yourself and monitor your baby\u2019s tooth growth to watch for any abnormalities that may require orthodontic<\/a> treatment, such as space maintainers or braces<\/a>. You should also use this time to start a good oral health<\/a> care routine to prepare your baby for the future.<\/p>\n

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\n“Whether your baby’s teeth are coming in crooked or with spaces, above all the most important thing to do is stick to a good oral hygiene routine.”<\/p>\n

Dr. Andrew B. Jordan<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

When your baby\u2019s teeth start growing in, it is extremely important that you monitor their teeth and how things look generally in their mouth to make sure that they are growing in normally. If you notice that your baby\u2019s teeth are growing in spaced-out or crooked, continue to monitor and check for any other abnormalities. Crooked baby teeth are common and are not always a cause for concern\u2014if a baby\u2019s teeth grow in crooked, it does not mean that their adult teeth will grow in crooked.<\/p>\n

Large gaps between baby teeth are a good thing as well because adult teeth that grow in can help fill in those spots.<\/p>\n

What to look for when your baby\u2019s teeth start growing in:<\/strong><\/p>\n