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Hi I had all my upper teeth taken out in 2000 & replaced with a denture plate
I have an extra tooth in the roof of my mouth it is horizontal & can only be seen by an xray it causes me no problems & I had an xray just recently it is in good condition I am 62 years old if I don’t have it removed what might happen.
Michael - If there is no inflammation or cystic lesion surrounding the impacted tooth then it can be left. If the tooth is exposed and not under bone then it definitely needs removing. So you need to know if any of the tooth is exposed. If not, then you can leave it. If it is exposed, get it removed.
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Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Expertise
I am a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and I am available to answer questions related to tooth extractions, implant insertion, facial recontruction, facial and oral tumor removal, TMJ dysfunction and various successful treatments, including surgery if all else fails, and occlusal discrepancy requiring orthognathic or jaw surgery.
Experience
Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicine for over 20 years. Assistant Clincal Professor and State University School of Dentistry.
Organizations
American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Education/Credentials
BA -University of Connecticut
DMD - University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Awards and Honors
National Honor Society (OKU), Philadelphia County Dental Society, Mosby Book Award, Oral Surgery Honors, Summa Cum Laude
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