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Wisdom tooth issues
I have an impacted third molar that pains very often. Almost every 2 nd day! It isn't visible in oral cavity but does gives me discomfort! Bcs of that i get severe cheek bite marks/ like I literally suck on my cheeks and it gets traumatised! Raised linea alba, red bitten marks on the inside/ roughness in cheeks/ rashes!
Attaching opg for ref! Please guide shud it be taken out?
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Yes surgical extraction of wisdom tooth is to be done.It also damages adjacent molar if it is not extracted.
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Consult oral maxillofacial surgeon.
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Maintain proper oral hygiene.
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Definitely u must go for surgical extraction of that tooth.it also damages the adjacent tooth other than Linea Alba.
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Go for surgical extraction of impacted teeth
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
It is advisable to surgically remove the wisdom tooth. Avoid biting your cheeks as that might cause permanent marks on the cheeks and will become a habit even after the wisdom tooth is removed.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Better to get it removed.
Visit a local oral and Maxillofacial surgeon for physical evaluation and treatment.
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