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  14. What is an ankylosed tooth?

In some instances, a tooth will not move at all because it is improperly attached to the jawbone. This condition is called ankylosis (pronounced ankle-o-sis). Occasionally, an ankylosed tooth may require a minor surgical procedure by your general (family) dentist or specialist to allow Dr. Hendrix to attempt to move it to the correct position. Sometimes, ankylosed teeth may even have to be removed.

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