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I chew food from 1 lower molar is it normal and the uses of 2 lower molar because i dont think i chew food on that
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The tooth most important for mastication i.e chewing is lower 1st molar . And it is completely normal.
But chewing in only one side and not on other side may cause deposits form plaque on the other side.
Which will lead to gingivitis , bad breathe .
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scaling every six months is adviced. to maintain oral hygiene for everyone.
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Dr. Nilesh Patil
Dentist
20 yrs exp
Pune
Yes it is completely normal.
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Dr. Charmi Shah
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15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Chewing only one side would cause food lodgement and plaque on other side and also adversely affect the functions of muscle and joint
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I would suggest you to consciously chew food on both sides. It might take some effort initially but gradually that would become habit to chew on both sides
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Dr. Priya Kumari Sinha
Dental Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Yeah this is normal. Lower 1st molar tooth is the main chewing tooth in all molars teeth.
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