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My back molar is decayed i've had pain for 3 days now and my cheek is super inflamed . would they do an extraction ?
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Maybe: You would really need to see a dentist to get an evaluation of the tooth and possible x-rays to see the extent of the infection and whether you would need antibiotics etc as well as a possible extraction. Good luck.
Answered 3/13/2013
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Yes if healthy: There is no clinical reason not to take out an infected tooth from a healthy person. Assuming there are no systemic problems, heart disease, immunological diseases, the extraction would probably be done.
Answered 9/15/2013
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