Question
My 13-year-old daughter has grown several supernumerary teeth, and the hospital is recommending surgery. Can you help me make a suggestion? She still has 10 milk teeth that haven’t fallen out yet, so shouldn’t there be a corresponding number of permanent teeth? I’m also unclear about how many supernumerary teeth she has now. The hospital’s assessment is that she has a dozen or so. I’m worried that if we extract the supernumerary teeth, can more permanent teeth still grow? Thank you for any advice from experts.
Answer
The X-ray isn’t particularly clear, but it can be confirmed that there aren’t a dozen or so supernumerary teeth. I suggest you consult the oral department of a regular hospital for diagnosis. Since she is still in the mixed dentition stage, it’s advisable to consult several oral departments, make a diagnosis, and then proceed with symptomatic treatment. The above is my suggestion for the question “Does a 13-year-old girl need surgery for supernumerary teeth?” I hope this helps, and wish the patient a speedy recovery!