I am 22 years old and have a milk tooth (upper left three). I did an X-ray and it turned out that I have a permanent three in my gum, which hooks a four with its "belly". What procedure will be needed to extract the permanent tooth, how long would it take and whether I could remove the milk three myself before visiting the dentist.
It is difficult for me to give a reliable diagnosis without seeing your dentition. Probably the retained permanent triple will have to be "pulled" into the arch with an orthodontic bracket. However, this should be confirmed by the doctor during the consultation. Under no circumstances should you remove the milk tooth yourself!
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Agnieszka Sicińskadentist, medical director of EURODENTAL Dental Center
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