{"id":47,"date":"2023-06-01T00:54:04","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T00:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/blog\/?p=47"},"modified":"2023-06-17T00:55:38","modified_gmt":"2023-06-17T00:55:38","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-shark-teeth-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/blog\/?p=47","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Shark Teeth in Children"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"a closeup of a child with shark teeth\" class=\"wp-image-48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image.png 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your child\u2019s smile is a source of pride and joy\u2014not just for them, but also for you! So whenever there\u2019s some type of issue that seems out of the ordinary, your first instinct might be to sound the alarm and begin worrying. One such issue that might seem startling is when your child\u2019s adult teeth begin to emerge <em>behind<\/em> their baby teeth rather than in place of them. Known as \u201cshark teeth\u201d, here\u2019s more about why this occurs and when it needs to be inspected and treated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/who-we-help.html\">your pediatric dentist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Closer Look at Shark Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShark teeth\u201d is a term used to describe the situation when the permanent teeth are emerging behind the baby teeth before they\u2019ve had the chance to fall out. As the adult teeth erupt out of the gums it encourages the roots of the baby teeth to dissolve, but with shark teeth, this doesn\u2019t happen as intended. This results in a double row of teeth that\u2019s somewhat akin to those of a shark, hence the name! This issue commonly occurs between the ages of 5 \u2013 7, when the adult teeth begin to start emerging, and it\u2019s usually concerning for kids and parents alike. It also generally affects the front bottom teeth, but can really affect any teeth inside the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Your Pediatric Dentist Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that despite how odd it might seem, the issue is fairly common, and in many cases, it\u2019s not that big of a deal! Typically, it\u2019s only a matter of time before adult teeth naturally replace baby teeth, and in many cases, treatment of shark teeth isn\u2019t necessary. But in some cases, you might notice that the adult teeth are almost at the same height as the baby teeth, and there\u2019s limited movement in the baby teeth and they\u2019ve become sore or inflamed. This means your child might need the assistance of their dentist to ensure that there aren\u2019t any complications with their emerging teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child is in the tooth loss time frame and their baby teeth are starting to wiggle, you likely don\u2019t need to worry about the issue. But in any case, if you\u2019re feeling concerned or your child is, don\u2019t hesitate to contact their dentist for assistance and assurance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at Kids\u2019 Smiles on Lincoln, we provide an unmatched level of pediatric dental care for families in the Worcester, MA area! We offer a wide range of services that are capable of helping children of all ages and walks of life achieve bright and healthy smiles that last well into their adulthood. If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019re concerned about your child\u2019s shark teeth, feel free to contact the practice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/contact.html\">online<\/a> or over the phone for assistance. <strong>Telephone: (508) 290-0090.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your child\u2019s smile is a source of pride and joy\u2014not just for them, but also for you! So whenever there\u2019s some type of issue that seems out of the ordinary, your first instinct might be to sound the alarm and begin worrying. 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