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I am 27 years old .my canine is fall due to decay. Dr. done x ray and said that it was milk canine tooth and permanent tooth is in jaw. What should I do? Ani if braces are used for permanent teeth how much time it will take?
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Hi, if the x-ray shows that a permanent canine is present in the jaw, then if it is in a suitable position, it can be pulled by braces into its normal position, but if it is in a position that it cannot be retrieved back in the correct position, then you may have to go for a surgical extraction.
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