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How common is it to have a supernumerary teet?
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Uncommon: A supernummary tooth is an extra tooth and most commonly occurs between the uper central incisors, in the thrid molar are and sometimes on the palate.
Answered 11/19/2018
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It's common: From Thoma's "Oral Pathology," a well respected textbook, anywhere from about 1% to 6% of various groups of people. Know that often these must be extracted.
Answered 2/2/2017
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