A member asked:

2 cavities. both lower 2nd molars. no wisdom teeth. no insurance. do i need to be concerned about shifting if i get them extracted? need to get fixed.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

To extract or not?: Hi there, I noticed that you are 24 years old, much too young to be losing teeth. It would be best for you to visit a dentist for a comprehensive exam so that you can make an informed decision. To answer your Q, yes teeth can shift and the opposing teeth will erupt. Extracting a restorable tooth may seem like a good idea now because money is scarce, but replacing it later will be much more costly.

Answered 1/16/2015

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