Delayed Tooth Eruption
Known symptoms
- Absence of expected teeth beyond the usual age range.
- Crowding or misalignment as other teeth shift.
- Delayed chewing or speech development in some children.
Known causes
- Genetic or family history of delayed eruption.
- Nutritional deficiencies, especially calcium or vitamin D.
- Endocrine or systemic conditions such as hypothyroidism.
- Abnormal jaw or tooth development.
Care
- Clinical dental examination and growth assessment.
- Dental X-rays to evaluate tooth position and jaw development.
- Screening for underlying systemic or hormonal conditions if delays persist.
- Regular monitoring and timely orthodontic evaluation when required.
- Absence of expected teeth beyond the usual age range.
- Crowding or misalignment as other teeth shift.
- Delayed chewing or speech development in some children.
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Our Department of Dental, Clinical, Oral, and Maxillofacial Surgery delivers specialist care for complex dental, facial and oral conditions through a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, restorative dentists, orthodontists and allied specialists. We offer TMJ and facial pain clinics, advanced implant and zygomatic solutions, complex trauma and reconstructive surgery, orthodontics (including clear aligners), endodontics and pediatric/special-needs dentistry that is often supported by a dedicated dental operating theatre. Diagnosis and planning use digital tools (CBCT, intraoral scanning, CAD-CAM, and AI-assisted workflows), while integrated perioperative care, laser therapy, and rehabilitation ensure safe, coordinated outcomes.
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Dr. Lisha Mathew
Specialist Endodontist
- English
- Malayalam
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
Dr. Anup Varghese
Specialist Orthodontics
- English
- Hindi
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
Dr. Deepti Dua
Specialist Dentist
- English
- Hindi
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
Dr. Fatema Bin Shams
General and Cosmetic Dentist
- Arabic
- English
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
Dr. Maryam Shakeeb
General and Cosmetic Dentist
- Arabic
- English
- Janabiya
- Medical Centre
- Salmaniya
- Hospital
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