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Lower left side Second molar extraction
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Male aged 34, already extracted impacted third molar/wisdom tooth now the second molar is having issue x ray done and Doc suggested root canal,but I wanna know can I extract the lower left side second molar and still live without chewing issues or any other complications
Note : For you kind information all other tooths are fine
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It is always preferred to save the tooth instead of extracting it
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Go for root canal treatment, go with your doctor suggestions
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You have already lost your 3rd molor.save second one.
Go with your dentist advice.
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Go for the treatment as suggested by your Dentist. That is root canal treatment and crown afterwards.
If you go for extraction and After extraction, if the tooth space is not get restored. The primary consequence is the drifting and tipping of adjacent teeth,which can lead to malocclusion.
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My suggestion if it can be saved with RCT you should go for it .
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