Baby teeth that do not fall out naturally?

I'm 26 and have 2 baby teeth that haven't fallen out. One of the teeth does not have a permanent tooth in place for it, so if it's pulled, there's no permanent tooth there to grow in (congenitally missing tooth). My other problem is that my permanent canine grew in through my gums over my baby canine that has never fallen out. I will have the baby tooth pulled, and braces to correct the problem in a few years, when I can hopefully afford it.





From what I've read, baby teeth not falling out isn't really an extremely common problem, but it does happen. Some people's baby teeth last them into old age, if they take very good care of them, but that's not very common. If there's a permanent tooth there, showed by a pan-x, then the baby tooth should probably be pulled to allow the permanent tooth to grow in.

Baby teeth that do not fall out naturally?
Need to be pulled in order for adult teeth to grow in. Adult teeth are probably in place up in the gums waiting for their chance.
Reply:If the adult tooth is already growing in and the baby tooth is in the way, then the adult tooth may end up in a crooked position. If the baby tooth is wiggly, you could probably remove it yourself. If not, see a dentist.





How old is the child? Some kids may have delayed exfoliation of baby teeth.





Also, it is possible that the baby tooth does not have a permanent tooth growing in behind it, so in some cases you may have to leave the baby tooth there. But, it's best to go to the dentist and have x-rays to find out for sure!
Reply:If the tooth hasnt fallen out DO NOT MAKE IT FALL OUT. Baby teeth fall out when the adult teeth PUSH it out as the adult tooth erupts (come up from under the gumline). If the baby tooth doesnt fall out then that could mean there is NO adult tooth underneath. It is seen on an xray where there is an adult tooth underneath the baby tooth or not. Consult a dentist.



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