Question
A 7-year-old child has not had their milk teeth fall out yet, but new teeth have emerged in the past two years. Four incisors have been removed, with one on the right side taken out last year and another on the left growing in August of last year. The child has visited the doctor four times since then. The doctor says that milk teeth should only be removed when they are loose, and currently, the new teeth have grown to two-thirds, but the milk teeth are not loose, and the doctor is unwilling to remove them. The previous three milk teeth were also not loose when removed, so why does the doctor now require that the milk teeth be loose before removal? What assistance or solutions can be provided?
Answer
At 7 years old, if a child’s milk teeth have not fallen out yet but a new tooth has emerged, it is important to maintain good oral hygiene and appropriately supplement calcium. It is recommended to reduce the intake of sweets and provide a variety of complementary foods. During this time, oral hygiene should be emphasized, and even consider removing the milk teeth to promote the growth and development of permanent teeth. These are suggestions for the question of “What to do when a 7-year-old child’s milk teeth haven’t fallen out but a new tooth has emerged.” I hope this helps you; wishing you good health!