How can i tell if a molar tooth is still a baby tooth and not an adult tooth?

Question

How can I tell an adult tooth from a baby tooth when looking in a child's mouth?

Answer 1

Yes: You can tell because baby teeth look different than adult teeth. They are usually smaller versions of the adult tooth. If you still are not sure, visit your dentist and he or she can tell by looking at it or taking an xray. There you can also find out what happened to the adult tooth.

Answer 2

Location and size: A baby molar is in the place of a permanent premolars -more to the middle, and smaller than a permanent molar which comes in behind all of the baby teeth at approximately 6, 12 and for third molars, almost anytime after 12 years. Go on the internet and hit baby and permanent teeth or go to your library and ask for a book with pictures of the arrangement of teeth.

Answer 3

Count: Permanent molars are the 6th, 7th, & 8th teeth from the middle. Baby molars, if still present, will be in the 4th & 5th positions, smaller versions of the larger permanent molars, and will look whiter. Ask your very well trained dentist. He/she will know with just a glance.

Answer 4

See dentist: Premature extraction on baby teeth can lead to orthodontic problems, and bad bite. Have your dentist evaluate the situation so that this can be avoided.

Answer 5

YOUR molar?: Are you 30 years old with a retained baby molar? You need to see a dentist for a radiograph (x-ray) to see the remaining roots of that molar as well as determine if there is an adult tooth under the gumline (unlikely) and the space available for placement of a dental implant to replace that soon-to-be missing tooth.

Answer 6

String and doorknob: Just kidding. If you have a retained baby molar, it may be best to keep it as long as possible or have it extracted by a dentist or oral surgeon. A consultation with x-rays should provide all the information you need. Road meant options include something removable, a bridge, an implant.

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