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My 7 year old's gums are swollen and painful, his front teeth are pushing forward. how should i deal with it?

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Secondary dentition: His permanent teeth are coming in. Warm salt water rinses may help. Make sure to keep brushing, these are your permanent teeth that are emerging.

Answered 11/17/2017

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Examination: Al children should have their first (free) examination with a qualified Orthodontic Specialist by age 7. Painful moving teeth are not normal. See Orthodontist now for pain relief.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dental exam: Children should start seeing a pediatric dentist by age 1. If you haven't taken your son yet, you should now. At age 7 it is possible that these are his upper font baby teeth coming out, or his permanent teeth coming in. Regardless the only way to know what is going on is to see a pediatric dentist.

Answered 11/27/2017

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