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One of my canine is deciduous and is decaying. I recently found out that my permanent tooth is stuck above that tooth inside the gums. What will be the best treatment for it?
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Immediate Removal of the retained milk tooth followed by opinion from orthodontist whether that tooth can be pulled out (or not) and align the adjacent teeth to accommodate sufficient space for it in the arch.
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