Thanks Tinks. Last year they explained that one of the ones without the adult tooth behind may be pushed out as well, by the tooth next to it, but we'll have to make sure we play with it alot to encourage it. But it is recommended to start treatment early. They could pull them out, or cap them, depending on what happens.
Having upwards of 6 adult teeth missing is apparently usually syndrome related, & they may do testing to check this further? But this is only what I've read, so will wait for the expert to let me know the real deal. Of course I Dr Googled it... I've honestly never heard of this before & wanted to know what treatment she'd be looking at. The dentist didn't tell me anything.
He is going to make some calls & see if he can get us into some clinic in Perth. But I have a feeling that may be one of the government/medicare funded dental clinics, not orthodontics.
DD won't know anything until we see someone. She was already panicking at just the idea of having to see a specialist
Otherwise though, her teeth are perfect, healthy & clean No treatment by the dentist necessary
I know in NSW there are a few publically funded orthodontists, but these usually have very long waiting lists to get in to see them (as you could imagine :/ ) Is there anything like that where you are?
This may be an option. May've been what he was referring to yesterday. There is still a co-payment for patients in WA, SA & Vic, but I hope this is an option.
Re: Orthodontist - no adult teeth
No treatment by the dentist necessary
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