Namaste, 17 saal ki age tak agar permanent tooth (daant) abhi tak nahi aaya hai aur pichhle 5 saal se uska intezar hai, to sabse important baat ye hai ki X-ray me us daant ki position aur development kya dikh rahi thi. Agar daant haddi ke andar maujood hai lekin bahar nahi nikal pa raha (impacted tooth), to kai baar orthodontic treatment (wire/braces) ya chhota sa dental procedure karna pad sakta hai. Agar X-ray me daant bana hi nahi hai ya uska development nahi hua hai, to uske liye alag treatment options hote hain. Isliye sirf intezar karte rehna sahi nahi hoga, khas kar jab 5 saal se daant nahi aaya ho. Aap kisi Orthodontist ya Oral Surgeon ko apni purani X-ray dikhayein ya zarurat ho to nayi OPG X-ray karwayein. Uske baad hi pata chalega ki daant aane ki sambhavana hai ya nahi aur kya treatment ki zarurat padegi. Agar braces ka kharcha concern hai, to aap government dental college ya government hospital ke dental department me bhi consult kar sakti hain, jahan treatment private clinics ke mukable kaafi kam kharch me ho sakta hai.
Final Prescription/Advice: • Orthodontist ya Oral Surgeon se dobara consult karein. • OPG Dental X-ray karwayein agar recent X-ray available nahi hai. • Purani X-ray reports saath lekar jayein. • Din me kam se kam 2 baar brushing karein aur oral hygiene maintain rakhein. • Government Dental College/Hospital me bhi treatment options ke baare me pooch sakti hain agar braces ya anya treatment mehnga lag raha ho.
Dr. Nirav Jain MBBS, D.Fam.Medicine
Hello Samajh gaya, aap 17 saal ke hain aur 5 saal se daant nahi aa rahe hain, aur braces lagwana mushkil hai paisa ki wajah se. Pehle, yeh samajhna zaroori hai ki daant na aane ki wajah kya ho sakti hai—kabhi kabhi genetic, hormonal, ya kisi medical problem ki wajah se bhi ho sakta hai.
Aap kya kar sakte hain: 1. Dental Checkup: Sabse pehle, ek dentist se milna zaroori hai. Government hospital ya dental college mein sasti ya free consultation mil sakti hai. 2. X-ray: Dentist aapke daanton ka x-ray karenge, jisse pata chalega ki daant andar hain ya nahi, ya phir kisi blockage ki wajah se nahi aa rahe. 3. Treatment Options: Agar daant andar hain, toh kabhi kabhi minor surgery ya simple treatment se daant nikal sakte hain. Braces har case mein zaroori nahi hote. 4. Financial Help: Government hospitals ya dental colleges mein treatment ka kharcha bahut kam hota hai, aur kabhi kabhi free bhi ho sakta hai.
Ghar par kya karein: - Daant aur masoodon ki safai achhi rakhein. - Calcium aur vitamin D se bharpoor khana khayein (doodh, paneer, dahi, ande, sabzi).
Aap pehle ek sasti dental consultation lein, phir dentist ki salah par aage badhein.
Thank you
Hello
Agar aap 17 saal ki hain aur 5 saal se koi naya daant nahi nikla hai, to iski wajah sirf daant ka der se aana nahi bhi ho sakti. Kabhi-kabhi permanent daant masoodon ke andar fase reh jaate hain, unki position galat hoti hai, ya kuch daant bane hi nahi hote. Iska pata sirf dental check-up aur aksar ek X-ray se chal sakta hai.
Wire (braces) lagwana har case mein zaroori nahi hota. Sabse pehle kisi dentist ya dental college mein dikhaiye, kyunki wahan kam kharch mein jaanch ho sakti hai. Jaanch ke baad hi pata chalega ki daant nikal sakte hain, kisi aur treatment ki zaroorat hai, ya sirf nigrani rakhni hai.
Isliye bina jaanch ke ghar par koi khaas upay karne ke bajay dentist se milkar wajah ka pata lagwana sabse zaroori kadam hai.
Take care
👋 Hi dear!
Here’s what you need to know about missing teeth for 5 years at age 17 – short, clear, and action-focused.
🦷 First, understand the problem
At 17 years old, all permanent teeth except wisdom teeth should have come in. If a tooth hasn’t appeared for 5 years, it’s likely:
· Congenitally missing (never developed – common for premolars or lateral incisors) · Impacted (stuck in bone) · Primary tooth still present (baby tooth never fell out)
✅ You have no pain, no cavities – that’s good, but don’t ignore.
🔍 What the X-ray tells (or doesn’t tell)
Your dentist said: “May or may not come” – that means the tooth is either:
· Present but stuck (impacted) → unlikely to erupt on its own · Not present (missing) → will never come
❌ Waiting longer won’t help – at 17, growth is nearly complete.
💰 Affordable solutions (no expensive braces right now)
Option 1 – Do nothing for 1-2 years If the gap isn’t visible when you smile and doesn’t affect chewing, you can wait. But missing teeth can cause: ➜ Adjacent teeth to tilt ➜ Opposite tooth to overgrow ➜ Jaw bone loss over time
Option 2 – Replace the missing tooth (low cost)
· Removable partial denture (acrylic – ₹500-1500) – not permanent but affordable · Ask at a government dental college – they do dentures, bridges, even implants at 10-20% of private cost
Option 3 – Close the space with braces later Braces (teethwire) are expensive, but many dental colleges offer orthodontic treatment for free or low cost (₹5000-15000 total). You can save up and do it at 18-19.
Option 4 – Extract baby tooth (if present) & let space close naturally If a baby tooth is still there and no permanent tooth below, removing it may let other teeth shift – but needs X-ray first.
🚨 What you should do this week
1. Get a second opinion – at a dental college hospital (cheap X-ray and consult) 2. Bring your old X-ray (or take a new OPG – panoramic X-ray – costs ~₹500-800) 3. Ask the dentist clearly: · “Is the permanent tooth present on X-ray?” · “If not present, how do I replace it cheaply?” · “Will my other teeth shift if I do nothing?” 4. Keep brushing once daily (upgrade to twice if possible) – healthy gums matter for future replacement.
✅ Bottom line
· No, it won’t come on its own after 5 years of waiting. · Don’t panic – many people live with one missing tooth. · Cheapest fix: Removable denture from dental college. · Long-term best: Save for implant (after age 20-21) or braces.
You’re 17 – you have time. But don’t wait another 5 years. Get a clear diagnosis first.
— Dr. Nikhil Chauhan
If your teeth haven’t erupted for five years, and you’re now 17, it can be concerning since usually most teeth should have come in by this age. The reasons for delayed tooth eruption can include genetic factors, hormonal imbalances, or underlying systemic conditions. Sometimes the permanent teeth might be impacted and not have enough room to emerge. You mentioned that an x-ray was taken, and the dentist concluded it’s uncertain whether the teeth will come through. This likely means that while the teeth appear to be present in the gums, their eruption could be inhibited for some reason. A specialized dentist called an orthodontist could provide a more targeted evaluation as they often deal with such issues and can assess the space in your mouth and alignment that may be causing these impediments. They might recommend treatments such as space maintainers or other orthodontic appliances to help guide the teeth into position if needed. While braces or orthodontic treatment can be costly, you might inquire about payment plans or look for clinics that offer services on a sliding scale based on income. It’s quite important to address this situation because delayed eruption can affect your bite, overall dental health, and appearance. You should also consider going to a general physician to rule out any other conditions that might be affecting your dental development. Please don’t delay, because addressing this sooner rather than later can be beneficial for your overall oral health.
