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This Week's Question
HI! My son is 9 yrs old and i noticed he has tooth growing at the side of his gum below his baby tooth (1st molar) at the lower.The baby tooth is not loose yet. Is it better to wait till it became loose or is it better to extract now? Also how much does it cost to extract baby tooth? Is the price different with the pemanent tooth? Thanks and more power.
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topics and terminology

Periodontics gums and bone support	Endodontics root canals
Oral Surgery extracting or pulling teeth	Preventive Care toothbrushes, flossing, mouthwash
Restorative Care fillings, bondings	Aesthetic Care bleaching, porcelain veneers or bondings
Implants	Crown and Bridgework
Dentures and Partial Dentures Full dentures replace all the teeth, partial dentures replace some of the teeth. Both types are removable.	X-rays X-rays are used to help a dentist see things that are not obvious using sight alone.
How Much Does It Cost?	Insurance There are many types of dental insurance.
Miscellaneous This is for all those questions that do not fit any of my other topics.	Orthodontics Straightening teeth
Pedodontics--Children's Teeth A pedodontist is a dentist who specializes in treating children. The office is usually "miniaturized" with games and puzzles. Thank god for pedodontists.