Question
At 8 months old, the baby has not yet erupted the upper incisors but has already erupted the upper canines. What should be done? Will these two teeth need to be removed in the future?
Answer
For an anomaly in the order of eruption of deciduous teeth, parents should adopt a watchful attitude and allow the natural developmental process to determine the outcome. Generally, there is no need for intervention or removal of the abnormally erupted teeth.