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Removing wisdom teeth
Hi dr.,
I have problem in my wisdom teeth. The consultant said I have to remove my teeth to cure it. Some of my friends are saying that there would be a permanent gap in that area. And I may have face a problem of stucking food in that hole. is this true?
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Don't worry about the gap, it will close in a few days time. As for the food getting stuck, your surgeon will guide you.
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Listen to the doctor and get it removed if it's troubling, if not the problem might increase.
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Dr. Adiba Kauser
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16 yrs exp
Delhi
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yes that's true ge it extracted as soon as possible because food stuck in that gap can alos damage the adjacent tooth .
yes u will feel the gap after extraction but wisdom teeth dosent need to be replaced as it dosent play imp role in chewing...
or if u dont want to take it out.. u can go for root canal treatment
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