24/02/2026
Hello parents! Eto napo ang sagot sa isa sa pinakacommon na question, doc bakit pumangit ung ngipin ng baby ko, before wala naman spaces?
Good sign po yan parents! Ibig sabihin nagreready na ang jaws nila para sa pagdating ng permanent or adult tooth. Mas maganda ang may spaces sa baby teeth, lesser chance of “sungki” or crowding.
Regular dental visit is a must so we can monitor your children on their dental needs. 💕 Ipaschedule niyo napo sila ha 🥰
If your child’s baby teeth have small gaps between them, that is usually a healthy developmental sign.
Primary teeth are naturally smaller than permanent teeth. The spaces you see are not “gaps to fix” — they are biological room reserved for the larger adult teeth that will erupt later. This is part of normal jaw growth and helps reduce the risk of crowding during the mixed dentition stage.
When baby teeth sit tightly together with no spacing, the jaw may not have enough room for the wider permanent incisors. Studies show that closed contacts in primary teeth are associated with a higher probability of future crowding. It does not guarantee braces — but it is an early risk indicator dentists monitor.
Early dental visits allow us to track jaw development, eruption patterns, oral habits, and airway health. Monitoring growth at the right time is far more effective than waiting until crowding becomes obvious.
