Browsing: Supernumerary Teeth

Extra teeth or hyperdontia is a state that causes too many teeth to grow in the mouth. These teeth are also called supernumerary teeth. They can grow anywhere in the dental arches and may affect dental health.

Most of these extra teeth develop in the upper arch of teeth called maxilla. In many cases, you do not require any treatment for them. But sometimes, they can cause pain or difficulty in eating etc that may require their treatment. Some people may want to remove them for aesthetic reasons.