A member asked:

Sometimes foods remains on my wisdom tooth.should i take out? if possible i'd rather not have my wisdom tooth extracted yet.

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Dr. Yuval Azulay answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Wisdome tooth: The extraction of wisdom teeth is not needed if you have no symptoms, or if the teeth are aligned correctly. We usually recommend making the decision of extracting a non symptomatic tooth by the age of 35. Extracting a wisdom tooth after the age of 35, may result in complications that you would want to avoid. The best way to determine if you must extract the tooth/teeth soon, is to see an oral su.

Answered 1/10/2014

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Have it evaluated: Have your dentist determine what's causing the food to remain. It could be a cavity, chip, broken filling, interproximal food impaction or something else. If the tooth is not healthy, cannot be repaired, cannot be kept clean, or a potential problem, it would most likely be better to remove it. Your own dentist can better evaluate it and advise your what is best course of treatment.

Answered 1/11/2014

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