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My upper lateral incisors just fell out and was told that it was my adult tooth. but i see something white which looks like another tooth growing?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

How old are you?: Who told you it was the adult tooth? You may have had an overly retained baby tooth, but no o ne over the internet would be able to tell you for sure. Your local dentist will have the answers you seek.

Answered 2/24/2013

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See your dentist: You may have lost a baby tooth and the white you see is probably your permanent tooth.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

See dentist: See your dentist for evaluation with an x-ray image. This will show if there is a tooth in place under this area waiting to erupt. A panoramic view is good , coupled with a close-up periapical image, for maximum information.

Answered 2/22/2013

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

See dentist: See the dentist or the specialist for dentures - a prosthodontist- for options. A tooth nmay be added, but the partial may need additional support / retention. See the specialist

Answered 2/22/2013

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Might: It is very important to rinse away all of the solution before placing in your mouth. We always give the denture a final rinse with listerine before returning to patient after cleaning.

Answered 2/22/2013

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Many: If you are sleeping 8-9 hours /day, then it probably is not related to sleep. See your md and you will likely have a blood panel done to see if you are anemic or having any other abnormal results which mght cause this. May also be a hormonal or environmental cause. See your md.

Answered 2/23/2013

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See a dentist: Your dentist can examine the site and probably an x-ray will be taken.

Answered 2/24/2013

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