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Why might a baby tooth not fall out?
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Retained baby tooth: A baby tooth may be retained if there is not a permanent tooth present to replace it.
Answered 3/19/2015
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See dentist: There ar4e many circumstances where a primary tooth is over retained. See your dentist for a definitive diagnosis. A primary tooth may be over retained if the successor is not present, in such instances the dentist usually plans for an eventual implant. Contact your dentist to see what the particular situation is.
Answered 3/19/2015
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