AboutSteven C. Scherr, D.D.S. Expertise Comprehensive Dentistry, TMJ Dysfunction Therapy, and Cosmetic Dentistry. Nineteen years of experience including hospital residency (Sinai Hospital of Baltimore), and training at the Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. Currently in private rehabilitative practice.
Experience I was the Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School in 1981. I served as a General Practice Resident at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore in 1981-82, and have been in private dental practice since that time. My practice is now located in Owings Mills, MD, a suburb of Baltimore. My studies at The L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education in Florida has enriched my practice and my patients. It was there that I learned the true meaning of excellence.
Expert: Steven C. Scherr, D.D.S. Date: 3/11/2008 Subject: 8 year old's incisor teeth not coming in
Question Hi, my son just turned 8 this past September. His 2 top incisor teeth have not came in and fell out quite some time ago, and he has the gaps there where they are supposed to be. He has his 2 adult front top teeth and everything seems to be ok on the bottom. I am concerned at what could possibly be delaying them from coming in. Thank you!
Answer Julie,
It is the sequence of eruption that is more important than the speed. If the adult teeth do not come in within a year of when the baby teeth were lost, it may be best to have his dentist take an xray to check on the adult teeth. Otherwise, just sit back, relax, and let nature take its course.
