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Wisdom tooth extraction

2017-07-10 15:20:05
I have horizontal impaction in wisdom tooth. is it necessary to get is extracted or is there any other alternative to it?
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Right thing would be to get it extracted before it causes pain and damages the surrounding structure , ideally an X-ray would be helpful for diagnosis
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Please follow your dentists advise
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Please avoid self medication

Answered2017-07-10 15:27:44

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You have to get it extracted to prevent the adjacent tooth from getting damaged.

Answered2017-07-10 15:22:50

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