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Please help! what is the cause of supernumerary tooth?
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Genetics: An extra tooth bud is generated, resulting in an extra tooth.
Answered 4/12/2015
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Supernumerary teeth: Unfortunately, the specific cause of the development of the extra teeth has not yet been established and it's remains idiopathic.
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Cause unknown: Cause of extra teeth unknown. Likely a genetic basis since the tendency seems to run in families. See an oral surgeon for evaluation and removal of supernumerary teeth.
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