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Is it normal to remove a tooth that has little tooth structure to build upon?
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Yes: It really depends on how much tooth structure is left. The structure that you see may not be sound. The dentist has to get down to sound tooth structure.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No.: It is normal to try to restore the tooth. If the tooth is unrestorable, then it might be recommended to have it removed.
Answered 2/23/2014
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