Guided Tooth Eruption

Guided tooth eruption is a proactive approach in child dentistry focused on carefully monitoring and, if necessary, managing the natural process of how a child’s permanent teeth emerge into the mouth. This service is crucial during the mixed dentition phase, typically between ages 6 and 12, when both primary (baby) and permanent teeth are present. Through regular check-ups and judicious use of digital X-rays, we track the development and position of erupting teeth and assess the available space in the jaw.

If we identify potential issues such as significant crowding, impacted teeth (teeth unable to erupt fully), or early loss of primary teeth, we can intervene. Interventions might include using space maintainers to hold open the space for an unerupted permanent tooth, or in some specific cases, selective removal of a primary tooth to allow a permanent tooth to erupt correctly. By guiding the eruption process, we aim to prevent more severe orthodontic problems from developing, simplify or shorten the duration of future orthodontic treatment (if needed), and promote proper alignment and bite development, setting the stage for a healthy, well-ordered adult dentition.