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New teeth above left molar teeth
I have noticed a new, extra tooth growing above my left molar, and it has started causing me pain. Is the removal process for a supernumerary/extra tooth painful, and what are the next steps I should take?
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Based on your description, it may not necessarily be an extra (supernumerary) tooth. It could also be a partially erupting wisdom tooth (third molar) or, less commonly, an extra tooth.
If the tooth is causing pain, recurrent infection, food impaction, or is affecting the adjacent tooth, your dentist may recommend extraction. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you should not feel pain during the extraction. Mild pain, swelling, and discomfort for a few days afterward are common and can be managed with prescribed medications.
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A clinical examination along with an OPG (panoramic X-ray) is required to confirm the diagnosis. I recommend visiting an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or a dentist for an examination and X-ray. Based on the findings, they will advise whether observation or removal is the appropriate treatment.
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The procedure is done under anesthesia. There is nothing to worry.
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The 'extra tooth' may actually be an erupting wisdom tooth, but an examination and panoramic X-ray are needed to confirm the diagnosis. If the tooth is causing pain, removal may be recommended depending on its position and effect on surrounding teeth. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so it should not be painful during treatment, although some swelling and discomfort afterward are expected. Please schedule a dental evaluation with appropriate imaging to determine the best treatment plan.
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
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The process is not painfull as anaesthesia is given
Better to get it extracted
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