Extra set of baby teeth
Added: November 03, 2008 - 3:27 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Lancaster, OH
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Gum Surgery
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Case Description
My son had x-rays today and the dr determined he has an extra set of baby teeth (he called it measo vent) he said he will have to have surgery - how soon is something like this to be done and what kind of dr does this?
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Reply: Extra set of baby teeth
added: November 04, 2008 - 6:11 AM
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The condition of having an extra tooth which you describe is calleda MESIODENS. It can be either an extra baby tooth or an extra permanent tooth. Location of the mediodens to the developing permanent teeth effects the decision as to the necessity and timing of removal of the mesiodens (extra tooth). It is usually best to delay extraction as long as possible, to minimize the possiblity of harming the neighboring permanent teeth which are forming.Treatment can be provided by a general dentist or a specialist. The specialist can be either a Pediatric Dentist or an Oral Surgeon.
Reply: Extra set of baby teeth
added: November 04, 2008 - 12:00 PM
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Mesodens is a supernumerary tooth developed between the upper two front teeth. It needs to be removed by an oral surgeon, and is typically not a difficult proceedure. How old is your child? Have the upper two front teeth errupted yet? If your child is 7 yeard old or older, he should be seen by an oral surgeon or pediatric dentist to evaluate this soon, because the position of the mesodens can affect erruption and alignment of the permanent teeth.
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