Symptom Breakdown
What you feel
One or a few adult teeth never erupt, leaving physical gaps in your smile. Often, a baby tooth may be retained well into adulthood because there is no adult tooth underneath to push it out.
Why it happens
A genetic or developmental anomaly where specific tooth buds fail to form in the jawbone. The most commonly missing teeth (excluding wisdom teeth) are the upper lateral incisors and the lower second premolars.
Clinical Advice
- DO NOT extract a retained baby tooth until a long-term replacement plan is established.
- Seek early orthodontic evaluation to decide whether to close the gap with braces or hold the space open for future implants.
- Radiographs (OPG) are essential to confirm the true absence of the tooth.
Treatment Note
Orthodontic space management, Maryland bridges, resin-bonded bridges, or permanent dental implants once the jaw finishes growing.
Bridge the Gap in Your Smile
Having congenitally missing teeth requires strategic, long-term planning. We can help guide your dental arch development during childhood, preserve the available space, and seamlessly replace the missing teeth with highly aesthetic, permanent implants or bridges once you reach adulthood. Connect with our orthodontic and prosthodontic panel in Kharadi for a tailored roadmap.