Question 1

a tooth is loose. im 20. is it still possible that it is a deciduous tooth ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some people do not lose all of their deciduous (baby) teeth and retain them as an adult if there is not a permanent tooth developing to take its place. 

A dental exam and x-ray can confirm if the loose tooth is a deciduous or permanent tooth.

Question 2

is there a way to see if it is a baby/deciduous tooth or an adult tooth before it comes out?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is very easy: To tell the difference between a deciduous tooth and a permanent tooth.

Question 3

if a baby tooth is loose and there is no teeth coming out, is it possible that the permanent teeth will grow after the baby teeth has fallen out?

Accepted Answer

See Pediatric DDS: for a panoramic x-ray to monitor your child’s dental development and teeth eruption  is important.

Question 4

how to help loose baby teeth come out? my daughter has a loose tooth that she wants to hurry up and have come out. is there anything she can do to help loosen it, or should she just leave it alone and let it run its course?

Accepted Answer

She : She can keep wiggling it with her fingers.  Some of our little patients also have been encouraged to eat more thjan their share of apples.  Not cut up, bite into them & have had some success in speeding up the process.  But sometimes, you just can't do anything to control mother nature.  Have patience, it will happen.

Question 5

why would a deciduous baby tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

Decay: A deciduous tooth, like a secondary or permanent tooth can have an abscess if bacteria get into the pulp tissue. Bacteria decay the tooth, and if untreated, it can abscess. A deciduous tooth can be saved by having a root canal treatment, if a second tooth is not coming. Ask your dentist for a referral to an endodontist if they don't do root canal treatment on a primary tooth.

Question 6

at what age are all deciduous teeth lost?

Accepted Answer

Age 10 to 12 years : Last set of baby teeth to be lost are the second molars that come in around two to three years of age.

Question 7

do you think i should remove my deciduous teeth?

Accepted Answer

Why?: We can't advise you with no information supplied. What's the problem? What's the issue?

Question 8

when are all deciduous teeth gone?

Accepted Answer

Primary teeth: Deciduous (primary teeth) are all gone when there are none left in your mouth. This usually occurs when you are in your early to mid teens. In some instances, people can over-retain a primary tooth into their adulthood.

Question 9

what is the endodontical treatment of a deciduous teeth or a teeth that apexification is not complete?

Accepted Answer

Answer:: A General Dentist or Pedodontist (depending upon the age of the patient) should discuss treatment options for these types of situations and refer you to an Endodontist for an evaluation and consultation. Internet research and questions on this site cannot replace one on one doctor\patient relationships and advice.

Question 10

i extracted the deciduous teeth 6 months ago, how much longer will i have to wait?

Accepted Answer

For what?: Are you 37 years old as you posted? Are you waiting for the permanent teeth to erupt? We need more information. A dentist who can examine you and see x-rays of your mouth or whomever you are referring to can answer that question for you.

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How to help loose baby teeth come out? my daughter has a loose tooth that she wants to hurry up and have come out. is there anything she can do to help loosen it, or should she just leave it alone and let it run its course?

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