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My bottom wisdom tooth is infected from the inside even though there are no cavities. it needs a canal or extraction. which is better?
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Wisdom tooth?: If so, extract. I do not advocate spending excessive time or money trying to restore a tooth you really do not need. If it is not a wisdom tooth and it is periodontally sound, try saving it.
Answered 4/5/2020
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RCT or EXT?: 99% of the time it would not make sense to invest the time and money to perform a root canal therapy on wisdom teeth. There are some unique exceptions when there are other missing teeth, the tooth is otherwise full erupted, in good position and might be essential either now or in the future and better to retain. Your own dentist would be the one to discuss your options and why he\she advises it.
Answered 12/11/2013
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