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I have a deep and very painful hole in my first molar which has given me sleepless nights, i live in nigeria and as a student i cannot afford the very best dental treatment, i'm considering a tooth extraction but i'm afraid of the pain and possible infect
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U really should try: to save the tooth.Get on antibiotics and c a dentist.
Answered 2/23/2015
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Difficult Decision: Although it would be best to save the tooth with root canal therapy and a crown, if circumstances and other options are not available, then you will have no choice. The threat of pain and infection is now, not during or after the extraction. Have your teeth examined and have any lesions restored so that you do not loose more teeth.
Answered 12/25/2015
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