Hypodontia

[LenaD]

I have another question my daughter just got back from her first consultation for orthodontist and they took a panoramic X-ray. She moved so it came out a little hazy but it seems like she maybe missing her two lateral incisors. I’m holding out hope there hidden up there. I’ve also been researching like a crazy. Before this I’ve never heard of this. They said it’s common but I’ve never heard of it before this. Any tips on how to handle this?

 

[Gordon]

It's pretty common.
There are various ways to handle it, can't really advise without seeing the patient.

 

[LenaD]

My daughter just turned 6 wouldn’t we be able to see it in a panoramic X-ray by now?

 

[Gordon]

It's not an ideal film for visualising the front teeth, I wouldn't rely on it but 6 yrs old is too young to do anything about it anyway, so try to relax about it for now.

What you could do is start a small savings account for her for an implant, if you stick a couple of bucks per month in it, then by the time she's old enough for an implant (21 or so) the money will be there... or she can buy a car instead!