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Suggest Treatment To Remove Supernumerary Teeth

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Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2014
Question: My daughter has supernumerary teeth as per full mouth xray.
Doctor is saying to remove the teeth as soon as possible. Just wanted to know what is risk and also will the extraction affect the new teeth that is inside the gum?

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Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes go for extraction of supernumerary teeth

Detailed Answer:
hi

thanks for writing in.

Its good to get extra teeth extracted at right time because permanent teeth will erupt at correct time & there will be lesser chances of crowding.
There is no disadvantage of extraction.
Visit your dentist for proper treatment.

Hope I answered your query

Rehards
Dt. Neha Sumta
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Suggest Treatment To Remove Supernumerary Teeth

Brief Answer: Yes go for extraction of supernumerary teeth Detailed Answer: hi thanks for writing in. Its good to get extra teeth extracted at right time because permanent teeth will erupt at correct time & there will be lesser chances of crowding. There is no disadvantage of extraction. Visit your dentist for proper treatment. Hope I answered your query Rehards Dt. Neha Sumta