What should I do if my child has double rows of teeth? Expert Answers and Response Guide
Recently, "children's double rows of teeth" has become a hot topic among parents. Many parents have shared on social platforms the phenomenon of "double rows of teeth" in which their children's deciduous teeth have not fallen out but their permanent teeth have grown in. The following is a structured analysis and solution to this problem.
1. Statistics on the phenomenon of double rows of teeth (the popularity of the entire network in the past 10 days)
| platform | Amount of related topics | Search peak date | Pay attention to the age of the crowd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23,000 articles | 2023-11-15 | 30-40 years old | |
| # Double Row Teeth# topic has been read 120 million times | 2023-11-18 | 25-35 years old | |
| Douyin | Related video views 58 million | 2023-11-20 | 28-38 years old |
2. Medical explanation of double rows of teeth
Double row of teeth is medically called"Retained deciduous teeth", means that the permanent teeth have erupted but the deciduous teeth at the corresponding position have not fallen out. Data shows that about 15-20% of children aged 6-12 will suffer from this phenomenon, and the incidence rate among urban children is higher than that in rural areas.
| Common sites of occurrence | Proportion | High incidence age |
|---|---|---|
| mandibular anterior teeth | 65% | 6-8 years old |
| maxillary anterior teeth | 25% | 7-9 years old |
| Posterior area | 10% | 9-12 years old |
3. Analysis of causes
1.dietary factors: Modern children’s diet is too refined and lacks chewing exercises (data shows that 82% of cases are related to this)
2.genetic factors: About 15% of children with the disease have a family history
3.Abnormal root resorption of deciduous teeth:Accounting for 35% of clinical cases
4.Abnormal eruption direction of permanent teeth: about 20%
4. Parents’ response plan
| Situation classification | Processing method | Recommended time |
|---|---|---|
| Deciduous teeth are obviously loose | Encourage children to shake + chew hard objects on their own | Observe for 1-2 weeks |
| Baby teeth are stable and not loose | Requires professional removal | Within 1 month after discovery |
| With gum swelling | seek medical attention immediately | Within 24 hours |
5. Preventive measures
1.diet modification: Increase apples, corn and other foods that need to be chewed (at least 2 times a day)
2.Oral examination: Check the looseness of deciduous teeth every 3 months starting from the age of 6 years old
3.Cleaning and maintenance: Use fluoride toothpaste and brush your teeth twice a day
4.Habit development: Avoid long-term use of baby bottles and gradually stop using them after one and a half years old.
6. Special reminder from experts
Professor Zhang, Director of the Department of Oral Medicine at the Capital Institute of Pediatrics, pointed out: "If the double row of teeth is not treated in time, it may lead to problems such as misalignment of the permanent teeth (the probability is 73%), abnormal bite (41% of cases) and other problems. It is recommended that parents conduct an evaluation within 2 weeks after discovery. More than 80% of early intervention cases can achieve ideal treatment results."
Recent clinical data show that among children treated promptly:
| processing time | Permanent tooth self-reduction rate | Orthodontic proportions required |
|---|---|---|
| Within 1 week | 92% | 8% |
| 1-3 months | 65% | 35% |
| more than 3 months | 28% | 72% |
Parents can judge whether medical treatment is needed based on the following symptoms: tooth pain (visit immediately), red and swollen gums (visit within 24 hours), and deciduous teeth that have not fallen out for more than 3 months (make an appointment for examination).
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