Tiger teeth that cannot be removed arbitrarily

Tiger teeth, scientifically called permanent canines, grow out of place on the labial side of the dental arch and protrude outward, forming a tiger-like front tooth. Hence the name, there are two reasons for the emergence of tiger teeth: First, the canines erupt late, and the canines erupt only after the lateral incisors and the first bicuspid teeth to the left and right of the canines erupt, creating their own "territory" Occupied, they have to be forced to shift and form tiger teeth; secondly, the deciduous canines fall out prematurely. If the deciduous teeth have already fallen out, and the "successor" permanent canines have not yet grown in, and the adjacent permanent teeth have grown in, then the When it is under the pressure of chewing, it has to grow from a higher position on the lip, thus forming tiger teeth.

When a child has tiger teeth, parents always think it will affect their appearance and advocate having them removed. In fact, tiger teeth are very useful. The root of a tiger tooth is the longest among all the teeth in the mouth. It grows firmly in the jaw. Its lifespan is longer than that of all teeth. Because its crown is large and sharp, it is mainly used to tear food when eating. It is hard and smooth, has good self-cleaning effect, and is the tooth with the lowest incidence of caries or periodontal disease among the teeth in the whole mouth. When other teeth fall out due to old age and frailty, tiger teeth are often used to fix dentures because they are strong and powerful. If they are removed, a very useful foundation will be lost, which will bring inconvenience to future oral repairs.

Not only that, tiger teeth also play an important role in maintaining the shape of the face. Since it is located exactly at the turning point of the dental arch, it can not only maintain the normal shape of the dental arch, but also support the corners of the mouth to make the positive lips appear full. The cheek aspect plays an important role. If this tiger tooth is extracted, the upper lip and the corners of the mouth will lose support, and the shape of the lips will change, which will change the original angle and three-dimensionality. The corners of the mouth will often appear collapsed and the lower part will be shriveled, presenting an "old woman's mouth", giving people the impression of aging and Feeling of low energy.

If your child develops tiger teeth, do not pull them out easily. Instead, you should go to the orthodontic department of the hospital to see a doctor in time. Under normal circumstances, for tiger teeth that grow before the age of 16, the jaws can continue to grow and enlarge, the dentition can be adjusted on their own, and the canines can mostly return to their original shape. Children should be taught to use their clean right thumb to move the tiger teeth toward the alveolar bone. Compression, 3 to 5 times a day, 10 minutes each time, can achieve good results. If the tiger teeth remain the same after the age of 16, you will need to ask a doctor to "push" or "pull them out" of the dental arch so that they can "rejoin" and return to the normal dentition.