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A member asked:

Oral surgeon says that my upper wisdom could come down more and might need to be removed later since my bottoms are getting pulled.is that true?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes : They will often super erupt when no opposing tooth is present.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/29/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Yes, for that reason, all 4 wisdom teeth are usually removed at the same time. For best results, make sure your procedure is done by a board certified oral surgeon.

Dr Behner agreed

Answered 6/29/2015

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