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Question:
Still have a baby tooth at age 22: I'm 22 and have an embarassing problem.
I still have a baby tooth. It is the second tooth from one of my front teeth. I was told that the adult tooth is laying sideways in the gum and my baby tooth is not loose at all.
I feel hopeless. What can be done? I'm scared to have a gaping hole when I talk if the tooth has to be pulled. What can be done? How much would it cost to have this fixed? ... Visitor from PA
Answer:
At age 22 your best option is to find a great orthodontist in your area for an examination.
The University of Pittsburgh Dental School can probably give you a good referral.
The primary tooth can be extracted and your adult tooth can be guided into place by the orthodontist. You may have a gap while your tooth is guided into place,but you will look so much better once this normal sized tooth is in it's correct place.
The investment for this treatment can only be reviewed by the orthodontist. A visit to the orthodontist will give you all the information needed to make an informed choice on what you want to do.
TotalConfidenceDentistry.com
Ron Briglia, DMD
Chester County Medical Building
600 East Marshall Street, Suite 201
West Chester PA 19380
(610) 692-4440
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