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I have teeth in my gums that have seemed to stop growing. how do i tell if they are delayed?

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Dr. John Comisi answered

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Interesting question: At age 42, eruption of the teeth has long stopped. So is it that the teeth have stopped growing or is the gum tissue overgrowing the teeth. I would strongly recommend that you have things evaluated by a dentist to give you more detailed answers.

Dr Kattuah agreed

Answered 5/5/2015

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Delayed teeth: By x ray. Then your dentist will evaluate them.

Answered 3/4/2013

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