Supernumerary teeth, a condition also known as hyperdontia, are extra teeth that develop in addition to the normal 32. Supernumerary teeth most likely will cause crowding, leading to poor oral hygiene and a need for orthodontic treatment. Dentists will see the supernumerary development using x-rays. Extra teeth are extracted as early as possible to prevent shifting and crowding. The most common sites, for supernumerary teeth, are just behind the upper teeth, behind the teeth directly in front of your molars, or can be found in the back teeth/wisdom teeth area.
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Drexel Hill/Springfield, Pa
5030 State Road
Drexel Hill, Pa 19026
Phone: 610-622-1949
Lancaster, PA
1685 Crown Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone 717-295-4400
Fax 610-869-9691
Chadds Ford, PA
519 Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Phone 610-388-2131
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Thorndale/Downingtown, PA
3915 W. Lincoln Highway
Downingtown, PA 19335-5502
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Jennersville/West Grove, PA
900 West Baltimore Pike
West Grove, PA 19390
Phone: 610-869-9727
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Harrisburg, PA
Phone 717-295-4400
4811 Jonestown Road
Suite 129
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Limerick/Phoenixville, PA
292 West Ridge Pike
Building B Suite A
Limerick, PA 19468
Aston, PA
Phone 610-485-9977
2901 Dutton Mill Road
Aston, Pa
