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Wisdom Tooth
I have an impacted wisdom tooth. It has a cavity in it. There is no pain or discomfort. When should I have it removed? What is the most affordable treatment procedure?
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Impacted wisdom teeth are advised for extraction for few reasons
1. Decay
2. Causing cheek bite and discomfort with pain
3. Impacted wisdom tooth hitting the adjacent tooth in a wrong direction
4. As preventive treatment
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if no pain or discomfort then get it extracted only if it is advised by a dentist
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if any pain or discomfort, get it extracted asap and keep the area clean to prevent infection
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