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Adult tooth coming in behind a baby tooth

What usually happens for your child when an adult tooth grows in behind a baby tooth that has not fallen out.

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1 of 3Next, exam
  1. Next, exam
  2. Next, single tooth xrays
  3. Next, simple extraction

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Will this move on its own once the baby tooth is out, and how long before you would check again?

What usually happens · 43215 ·

  1. Dental examD014050 of 100 paid $35 to $50
  2. Single tooth X-raysD022050 of 100 paid $10 to $15
  3. Tooth extractionD7140~$195

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