my baby is 21 months old and missing lateral bottom incisors. he has all other teeth and second set of. molars are coming now. he has very less space for lateral incisors if they ever come. should I be worried? till when should we wait for lateral incisors to show up? is he going to have adult lateral incisors? thanks.

1 Answer

ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist3 years ago

A. Hi if milk teeth is missing then you should consult with your nearest Pediatric dentist for proper clinical and radiographic examination.. on radiograph it will be evident that permanent lateral incisors are present or not

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