Have you noticed your child’s permanent teeth erupting behind the baby teeth? Don’t worry - this actually isn’t abnormal! Ectopic eruption, or shark teeth, can happen at any time, but are most common during two periods in a child’s development: around age 6 when the lower front teeth come in and around age 11 when the upper back molars appear.
So what do you do once these shark teeth appear? Well, if the baby teeth are extremely loose to begin with - you can let nature take its course and allow them to fall out shortly there after. Otherwise, it’s important to remove the teeth so the permanent teeth can move into the right spot. Delaying removal of the baby teeth can create a loss of jaw space and create orthodontic (braces) problems in the future.
So what do you do once these shark teeth appear? Well, if the baby teeth are extremely loose to begin with - you can let nature take its course and allow them to fall out shortly there after. Otherwise, it’s important to remove the teeth so the permanent teeth can move into the right spot. Delaying removal of the baby teeth can create a loss of jaw space and create orthodontic (braces) problems in the future.
Don't be worried about your child having gaps in their teeth for long. It’s amazing how quickly the permanent teeth will start moving into the proper spot immediately after the obstacle has been removed. Added natural pressure from the tongue will guide the new teeth into the right position within a few weeks!
So don't worry too much if you notice these shark teeth popping up. Be sure to keep an eye on your child or schedule an appointment with us to address any concerns.
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