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Milk teeth
I am 26 years old and have 2 milk teeth left..it did not fall and permanent teeth also came in the same place. What should be done?? Is there any other option othee than extraction?? And do I have to get braces to fill the gap??
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you should visit an orthodontist for closing the gaps . he will guide you for your milk teeth treatment .
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Hello, consult an Orthodontist and get it checked. get your X-rays done. it is better to see the case clinically for proper treatment and prognosis.
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The fact that the permanent teeth have erupted without exfoliation of the corresponding milk teeth seems to indicate that the teeth will be getting crowded and might also be more susceptible to decay due to food lodgement and impaired efficiency of oral hygiene.
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It would be advisable that you consult a dentist or an orthodontist and for the options available to you.
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It is best to get the necessary treatment as delay can eventually complicate things and necessitate more invasive options to be exercised.
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Which tooth r retained (milk teeth) front or back ? Treatment is based on whether its affecting your function, aesthetics or phonetics. Post images clinically or x ray if possible. Keep smiling :)
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello Mam,
Take a call on removal of the milk teeth only after consulting an Orthodontist.
Regards
Dr Sumanmakam
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Dr. Himanshu Ajwani
Implantologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
Consult an Orthodontist for a proper treatment plan. Get a x-ray and cephalogram done since they are required by the orthodontist.
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Dr. Bobby Cyrriac
Dentist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Meet an Orthodontist and let him do your treatment plan after examination and seeing your xrays.
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OPG and Lateral Cephalogram
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Dr. Swati Karkare
Dentist
29 yrs exp
Nashik
Hello. You need to get x ray done to check if permanent teeth are present under the milk teeth. Or in case they are already in the mouth then it is best to get milk teeth removed. Braces may not be the only option to close the gap.
Please visit dentist and get the treatment done,
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Dr. K. Arjun
Dentist
27 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Weather there are any other options other than extraction will depend on various factors ranging from the existing position of teeth to the x Ray position of the milk teeth and permanent teeth with relation to each other and if there is any root resorption of milk teeth consult your dentist for best options
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