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Extra tooth
Extra tooth growing in between his front teeth because of that extra tooth the other side tooth is affecting .doctor suggested us to remove the extra tooth. and the affected tooth I want to ask do my child need extraction will it not fall itself
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Your kid age.?any pictures.
Yes if it is an extra tooth it has to be removed to avoid mis alignment in front teeth.
So you post some picture. More helpful.
And can consult for more details about alignment of teeth.
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Extra tooth in between two front teeth is usually mesiodens, which can be confirmed after taking X-Ray of the affected site. Mesiodens are advised to get extracted.
If its not mesiodens you'll have few more treatment options.
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get an OPG or Occlusal XRay done.
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Hello dear
Please be advised
See the extraction of tooth depends upon several factors like it's nature ( permanent or deciduous), position ( impacted or angulated) and masticatory efficiency.i suggest you to please share pic for confirmation of nature of tooth.for further details you can consult me
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