Do you need to remove your extra teeth(hyperdontia)?

You have two sets of teeth in your life. As a kid, you have 20 primary or baby teeth. These teeth drop out, and 32 permanents or adult teeth replace them. However, certain individuals end up with more than 32 teeth. This is known as Hyperdontia.

Hyperdontia is one of the least common dental issues you could go over, so it tends to be stressful to hear that you or somebody you know have supernumerary teeth.

What are the causes of Hyperdontia?

Having extra teeth might be connected with various genetic conditions and ecological factors however in certain individuals, the reason is obscure. A few genetic conditions inclining an individual toward extra teeth include:

1. Cleft lip or cleft palate
2. Nance-Horan syndrome
3. Cleidocranial dysplasia
4. Fabry disease
5. Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome
6. Gardner's syndrome
7. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Diagnosis of Hyperdontia

If your extra teeth have occurred, it's not difficult to see them and diagnose hyperdontia. However, for some individuals, the supernumerary teeth might be found only after a dental X-ray or when an expected tooth doesn't come in. A CT scan may likewise be utilized to diagnose hyperdontia.

How is Hyperdontia treated?

While certain cases of hyperdontia don't require treatment, others require eliminating the extra teeth. Your dentist at the Dental clinic in Vijayawada will likewise recommend eliminating these extra teeth if you:

1. have an underlying hereditary condition making the extra teeth show up
2. can't chew properly or your extra teeth cut your mouth when you chew
3. feel discomfort or pain because of overcrowding
4. struggle with brushing your teeth appropriately or flossing as a result of the extra teeth, which could lead to gum disease or decay
5. feel uncomfortable or self-conscious about how your extra teeth look

Get your Hyperdontia treatment from Dr. Dhiraj Rama Prasad Kadiyala at the Dental hospital in Vijayawada.

If extra teeth start to influence your dental hygiene or different teeth — like deferring the eruption of permanent teeth — eliminating them as quickly as possible is ideal. This will assist with avoiding any long-lasting impacts, like gum disease or crooked teeth.