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Wisdom teeth removal
I got a wisdom tooth but it was grown in cross direction due to that front teeth was infected as cavity so , doctor recommended to remove wisdom teeth and make a root cap for front cavity teeth. Is it mandatory to remove the wisdom teeth?
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Yess,wisdom tooth removal is mandatory,.In this radiograph,tooth is horizontally impacted and damage the pdl space in adjacent teeth it will cause pain in adjacent tooth also.you should visit dentist and remove the wisdom tooth surgically.pain will subside in 7-10 days.After removal of wisdom tooth,
In adjacent tooth in case of pain in tapping, you should do root canal treatment and capping otherwise normal restoration is done.
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you should visit Oral and maxillofacial dentist clinic
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extraction is mandatory for this case
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Yes , in your case wisdom tooth removal is important,
As your tooth is horizontally erupting and
Damaging your adjacent tooth
So. Go for wisdom tooth extraction as soon as possible .
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if doctor recommended cap for adjacent tooth then right now it's not mediatory , u can wait for some time.
and then go for next step.
as after wisdom tooth extraction, pain takes time to settle around 7-10days.
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Yes ..and it should be done under experience hands preferably maxillofacial surgeon
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
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Yes it is better to get the wisdom tooth extracted
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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It is hundred percent mandatory to remove the wisdom tooth because it cannot be treated with other treatments
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