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What if i lose an adult upper (2nd) molar? would it cause other issues?
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Possibly: Depends on your age. Generally, if you are under 45 and have an lower second molar, the lower molar may extrude or drift upward. Your tongue may "play" with the space which can be an annoying habit. You can easily lose this tooth and have no reduction in chewing ability if that is the only tooth you are losing. If the tooth can be saved however, i would advise keeping rather than removing it.
Answered 1/28/2015
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