What should be done for tooth erupting behind milk tooth?

Question

Hello doctor,

My niece is currently six years old and her tooth is growing up behind her milk tooth that has not fallen out yet. What should we do?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

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I got your chief complaint. Permanent teeth start erupting after 6 years of age and replace deciduous teeth. In this process, as deciduous teeth erupt, milk teeth fall down gradually. However, if milk teeth remain there, they are to be extracted to allow permanent tooth to erupt normally. However, it needs to be extracted if it is not falling, otherwise, it can cause malocclusion later.

Thank you.