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Only if you are an elephant. |
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xx_smallville_rox_xx
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Its not 'normal' but it does happen. My teth were growing in wrong so they didn't push my baby teeth out so I had to get surgery to pull the baby teeth and straighten the ones growing wrong. I also had braces. |
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Dr. K. G.
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Hi, I'm a dentist.
No, this is not normal. Without seeing your chart and films, I can only advise you speak with another dentist and an orthodontist. You may need to have all of these baby teeth extracted.
Good luck. |
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�Ashley♥
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I don't think that's normal. I lost all my baby teeth by the time I was 13. Maybe you should go to e dentist. |
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Dr.wiseguy
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No, it's not normal. |
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RSB
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Most people are done loosing their teeth around 12 or 13. It's not all that unusual to have to pull teeth out before braces. What is unusual is for your dentist and/or orthodontist to wait until 16 to start. Either put some pressure on this doctor or get a second opinion. You should not have to wait any longer and now a days, just about any teeth problem can be corrected. Just think about how beautiful your smile will be when you are all done! Good luck! |
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_xo
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Its Not Abnormal.
My Daughter Had Baby Teeth at 15.
Everyone Is Different.
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Dana
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umm.... no it's not normal.... when i was like 14 i still had 2 baby teeth and the dentist removed them but the reason i never lost them is cuz i don't have adult teeth under them.... its genetic.... so maybe you have that too? idk.... but i have spaces between my teeth now.... you can't tell though cuz it's on the sides..... |
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adolescent on the loose
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that is DEFENETLY not normal |
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Liz
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you still have your baby teeth? that is odd. |
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ceegt
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I have never heard of this happening. They are probably waiting for you parents to set up and appointment to have these things done. Talk to your mom about doing that. |
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mwbaby2216
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honestly i cant rele say, see i had the complete diff problem i started losing my baby teeth when i was 1 1/2 -2 years, which was uncommon. um have u thought about going to a different dentist? |
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Aurora
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i dont think so i lost all of them by the age of 10 |
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Dan
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same thing happened with me, my baby teeth wouldn't fall out, so i've had to have most removed (16 so far). I think my molars are still the baby teeth too, but my dentist hasn't said anything so i assume its normal. |
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♥ Sarah ♥
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Molars arent supposed to fall out.. they are the only teeth that r there at the age of 6 and r not supposed to fall off.. The wisdom teeth dont appear until about age 20-24... the PRE-molars are SUPPOSED to fall off at about age 10-13 as well as the canines and the 4 front teeth.. If they havent fallen out yet then u better get them removed asap coz it myt mess up all ur other teeth and then u will definately need braces which from my experience is the worst thing EVER. |
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opi
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Living for two decades and ii still got baby teeth. Each and everyone is different. |
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Betsy
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no you should yank them.. then try bargaining with the tooth fairy for more money since your old. |
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Chickadee08
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I don't think it's like mega mega abnormal - everyone is different. It might be an idea just to check it out with a different dentist if possible but at least your teeth aren't rotting and falling out. it might just be the way you are.
if in doubt always listen to your dentist...he knows what he's doing even if he sounds like he doesn't |
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Ellie
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The back molars don't fall out, they are not baby or adult teeth. I think only the teeth you see when you talk, fall out and new ones grow. Just go to your dentist and say you want answers because you are worried. But as long as its just a few it's probably ok. I think I still had a baby tooth when I was about 14 or 15 which fell out and i thought that was odd, but a new one grew so I guess it was a baby tooth. |
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Dr. Amy, DDS
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No, having a lot of baby teeth at 16 is not normal, however, you may not need or want them pulled out. If there are no teeth behind these baby teeth, you may either want to keep them, or have them pulled, and replaced with a fake tooth. If a dentist takes xrays and finds a tooth under the baby tooth, you will probably have the tooth extracted(pulled). If you end up keeping some of these baby teeth, however, they are not as strong as adult teeth. This can lead to more cavities, and these teeth will probably not last as long in the long run.
Mainly, see a dentist. No one on here can tell you exactly what to do without seeing your dental records and xrays. |
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Anna
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It depends. I still have one baby tooth where the adult tooth never formed. If you have formed adult teeth, the baby teeth should be pulled. |
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MheriGO
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Nop i think it's odd ! |
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suzanne g
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Not normal, but it happens. You have to have them pulled in order for the adult teeth to come in. The adult teeth are in place, ready to come in, but can't until baby teeth are gone. |
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cathy <3 nelse 01.16.05
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are you certain that those are still baby teeth? when i was about 15 i thought i still had baby teeth because i couldn't remember losing my molars when i was younger. ask your dentist to take a look at them with xrays to see if in fact they are baby teeth, or if you lost them a while back and can't remember but already have your adult teeth. and if you want to look into braces i suggest you see an orthodontist instead of a dentist |
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Nichole
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its not normal.. i lost all mine early between 9and 10 yrs.. you should seriously get them pulled out... and don't hate your teeth.. im sure they're fine
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jessica03230
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im sixteen and i have never lost any of my molars and i still have one of the side front teeth that is still a baby tooth. i was suppossed to get braces too becasue once one of my teeth fall out it wont grow back in and i dont want to look like a weirdo with a gap in my teeth so my dentist said i can get an artificial tooth that looks real. so if they fall out then do that! |
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Spongebob
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idk i lost all mine by the time i was in 4th grade |
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stepht418
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I'm 21 years old. Up until the month before my 21st birthday I still had a baby tooth. The adult tooth was in the x-rays, it was just growing in sideways and I was told i needed braces since i was 8 to fix the problem. Well in may of last year i finally listen because the adult tooth broke skin behind be baby tooth. So the month before my birthday i had my final baby tooth pulled.
Braces isn't a decision your dentist can make, its a decision you need to make. I hate my braces and i'm great full that they are coming off this fall. They can recommend braces, which he obviously has been doing. If you have the problem I have, you will probably end up getting the teeth pulled and braces. If he mentions braces again, ask him if it would correct the problem, how soon should it be done, and if he can recommend anyone. Some dentists also specialize it orthodontics so it makes it better if yours does both. I know mine doesn't so i have to pay for an orthodontist. MAN braces are expensive!!
I know people are telling you its not normal, I already noticed it here and I'm sure people around you say the same thing. I just don't want you to feel like your the only one who has baby teeth at that age. My right canine was a baby tooth up until june 2007. |
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Sarah
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I think you need to tell your dentist that you want to go threw with it. Braces in many situation are not needed but you probably want to get your baby teeth pulled. If you want you could get a second opinion perhaps your dentist is doing nothing because he is not 100% sure? |
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