Tooth Eruptions!

July 02, 2014
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Delayed Tooth Eruption Case

“I want braces, and I want them NOW!” – M.C. 6 1/2 years old, Whole Health Kids Patient

MC was 6 1/2 years old, and had been pestering her mom for nearly a year. She was becoming so self-conscious that “she was too shy to smile”, according to her mom. Mrs. C did her research and came in for a consultation.

MC’s hand was ice cold when I shook it in my customary greeting of new patients. Iodine deficiency crossed my mind.

Her dental examination showed:

  • Left adult central incisor was fully erupted
  • Right baby central incisor not at all loose
  • Right adult central incisor was located near her nasal base
  • Partially stuffy nose with mouth breathing
  • Tonsils and adenoids were enlarged
  • Abnormal swallowing

My recommendations:

  • See doctor for iodine testing
  • Increase dietary iodine intake: sea food, marine vegetables, Dulce flakes, bone broth
  • Dress warm and avoid ice water, esp. with meals
  • Check back in 6 months for baby front tooth to loosen

“When can I have my braces?!!” – M.C.

MC came in 6 months later and we agreed to:

  • Remove the stuck baby incisor to help her adult central
  • Release her upper frenum (thick cord anchoring upper lip to upper gums)
  • Continue dietary program recommended earlier

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