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A member asked:
I was wondering is it okay if i leave my unerupted impacted wisdom teeth in?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dental exam needed: Sometimes an impacted wisdom tooth can be left in place if there is a high risk of complications with extraction. See an oral surgeon for an exam to determine if your wisdom need to be extracted or not.
Answered 7/3/2014
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It may depend : The position of your impacted wisdom teeth, whether or not they are causing or contributing to a potential problem, your age and health status are some factors to consider in trying to determine if your impacted or unerupted wisdom teeth should be removed or not.
Answered 1/25/2014
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