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If you extract an impacted wisdom tooth on one side (and there's none on the other) will it change the jaw structure/cause facial asymmetry?
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No: In fact if you remove the tooth it may help with symmetry but any changes will be slight.
Answered 12/21/2013
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No: No change would be expected. Remember, it is impacted and in the bone. The bone will heal back in almost fully. Good luck.
Answered 12/25/2013
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No: Removing a single wisdom tooth will have absolutely no effect on facial symmetry or jaw structure.
Answered 1/23/2017
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