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Curious as to why are my canine teeth grown high in my gums. please help?
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Canines: By high in the gums do you mean above the other teeth? If so then it is a crowding issue;not enough room for the canines and i would consider orthodontics as the benefit to your oral health over your life span would be well worth the cost and the effort.
Answered 2/10/2014
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Crowding: Canines vie with 12 year molars for the distinction of being the last tooth to erupt in the upper arch (excluding wisdom teeth). They start almost horizontal under your eyes when you are born, and take about 12 years to develop, turn, and erupt. If they erupt ectopically it usually means you have a tooth-size to bone-size discrepancy. You need the services of a qualified orthodontic specialist.
Answered 2/11/2014
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