{"id":247,"date":"2019-12-13T19:57:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T19:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/?p=247"},"modified":"2025-04-30T12:36:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T12:36:35","slug":"congenitally-missing-permanent-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/congenitally-missing-permanent-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Was Your Child Born Without All of Their Adult Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_114331652__1575311663_68466.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248\" style=\"width:301px;height:101px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_114331652__1575311663_68466.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_114331652__1575311663_68466-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_114331652__1575311663_68466-768x259.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Losing your baby teeth and watching the permanent ones erupt\nis practically a rite of passage for growing children, but did you know sometimes\na permanent tooth won\u2019t erupt because it was never there? According to <em>NFED<\/em>,\nup to 20% of adults have grown up with congenitally missing teeth \u2013 and this\ncan have severe consequences when it comes to oral health. Read on to learn\nwhat it means if the space in your child\u2019s smile stays empty and what you can\ndo about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Would a Tooth Be Missing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Congenitally missing teeth \u2013 teeth that never appear and\naren\u2019t trapped in the gums \u2013 usually occur due to genetics. It can be a benign\ntrait passed down through the family, but other times it could be a sign of a\ngenetic disorder called ectodermal dysplasia, Down syndrome, and oral cleft lip\nand palate. Normally, it\u2019s the lateral incisors (which are on either side of\nyour two front teeth) or the second premolars (between the first premolars and the\nmolars at the very back of the mouth) that are missing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are Congenitally Missing Teeth a Problem?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If no one can see the gap where the tooth is missing, you\nmight be tempted to think it\u2019s no big deal. However, a full set of teeth is\nessential for maintaining oral health. If your child is missing just one tooth,\nthe adjacent teeth could shift forward into the gap, leading to alignment and\nbite problems. An incomplete smile could also impair your child\u2019s ability to\nchew and speak properly, and their jawbone might start to break down due to the\n\u201cunneeded\u201d space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can I Do If My Child is Congenitally Missing a Tooth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dentist confirms via X-ray that your child is\ncompletely missing a tooth, you\u2019ll want to think about getting a dental\nrestoration to take its place. While partial dentures might be a viable option\nfor replacing one or two teeth, in many cases <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/single-tooth-implants.html\">dental\nimplants<\/a> might be the best option. Implants are titanium posts that\nstimulate the jawbone, stopping it from degenerating; they also provide a\nstrong, stable base for prosthetic teeth. That said, it\u2019s often recommended to\ndelay getting dental implants until age 16 or 18 at minimum and use a different\ntype of restoration instead. Talk to your dentist about the different options so\nthat you can figure out what\u2019s best for your child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the effects of missing teeth tend to occur over the\nlong term, make sure your child is receiving regular checkups when their adult\nteeth start coming in. That way, it\u2019s more likely that the issue will be caught\nas soon as possible. Don\u2019t let your child grow up with an incomplete grin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About 21st Century Dental of Irving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at 21st Century Dental of Irving , we work very hard to earn your trust and loyalty during each of your appointments. We\u2019re happy to offer second opinions at no charge to help you make sure that you\u2019re always making the best decision to protect your oral health. If your child has a congenitally missing tooth, you can schedule a consultation at our Irving practice by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or calling (972) 255-3712.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Losing your baby teeth and watching the permanent ones erupt is practically a rite of passage for growing children, but did you know sometimes a permanent tooth won\u2019t erupt because it was never there? 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