Did your child's teeth do this?? Please help. I am concerned.?

My daughter's bottom teeth protrude over her top teeth (underbite?) She only has four teeth on top and three on the bottom so far but when she closes her mouth, her top teeth are completely covered by her bottom ones. She has no trouble eating and no problem with her speech (just starting to talk, and what she says is very clear). My husband asked our neighbour who is a dentist about it and he said it is not a problem but I would like to know if this has happened to your child and if the problem corrected itself with time or when the adult teeth came in. Thank you for your help.

Did your child's teeth do this?? Please help. I am concerned.?
There is no need to concern yourself at this age (2yo?) - it is too early for any treatment.


When she has turned 7 and has had her adult 1st molars come thru at the back, then take her for an orthodontic assessment. They will be able to give you some idea of where she's going and possible treatment options.
Reply:My kids teeth were not like that, but I would listen to the Dentist, he is the edcuated one in this department.
Reply:If the dentist says it isn't a problem and she isn't having trouble eating, then I wouldn't worry about it yet. How old is she? Two-ish?





My baby didn't have an underbite when her teeth came in, but I've heard that some young ones can have an underbite phase that goes away with time.
Reply:Your daughter definitely has an under bite and there are two things you can do





1. Take your daughter to an orthodontist and get her braces at the age of 9 or 10 because at that age, her bones are still growing and the braces could shape the jaw/bone structure properly, fixing the under bite.





2. If you don't braces, she would have to get jaw surgery where they they push her jaw back so the top and bottom can meet properly.





I think braces is the better choice, but make sure that you treat this problem early and not later.
Reply:Keep an eye on it as she gets older. There is really nothing you can do at that age. It is very good that you have a dentist neighbor, I wish I did. I currently have an underbite and have had it since I was about 8 or 9. They gave me headgear to fix it, which it did, but took it off too soon and my underbite came back. I got braces on when I was 13 and now at the age of 17 still have them on, and currently waiting for my jaw surgery this summer, right after graduation. :( My problem is that I have an under-developed upper jaw so they are going to move it forward during the surgery.


Best of luck to your daughter! I hope it goes away but if not, get to the orthodontist when she is a little older.



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