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The Extra Tooth!

 

Did you ever wonder why do you find some children with a small extra tooth in between their permanent incisors?

The extra tooth! ©childrensdentalhealth.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This small little tooth is called Supernumerary Tooth.

 

A Supernumerary Tooth is one that is additional to the normal series and can be found in almost any region of the dental arch. Most supernumerary teeth are located in the upper incisors region commonly known as mesiodens. Their presence may give rise to a variety of clinical problems in the future for children.

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