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A female asked:
My 6 year old has like a small sore behind her two frount teeth on the top of her mouth that is sore should i be concerned? what could this be?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Teething: She might be teething. Alternatively, her lower teeth may be hitting that tissue. Let a local dentist take a look to be sure.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Replacement process: The permanent teeth start erupting from the age of 6, and by the age of 13, all the baby teeth have been replaced. Good luck.
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Last updated Mar 12, 2015
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