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Can a wisdom tooth come back?

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No: Once extracted no tooth will grow back in its place...

Answered 7/17/2015

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Dr. Scott Methven answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Not likely : Once in a great while people will have extra teeth in their maxilla and mandible. These are called supernumerary teeth. Once a tooth is removed, it is gone for good! If you do happen to have an extra tooth it may appear sometimes years later. With today's radiographs it is unlikely that it would be overlooked but there is a possibility. Best of luck!

Answered 5/7/2016

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Nope: Wisdom teeth do not reform once extracted. Neither do any other teeth, BTW.

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Dr. Kirk Yen answered

Supernumerary tooth: once a tooth is removed, it does not grow back. Most likely an extra tooth developed close to the removed tooth called supernumerary tooth. The most common places are wisdom teeth area, premolar, teeth in front of molars, and between the top front central incisors.

Answered 11/27/2017

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No: No. Have a panorex performed if you are in doubt.

Answered 5/7/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

"New" wisdom tooth: Very rare, but some people have more than the usual number of wisdom teeth. If you do have extra wisdom tooth, you need additional extractions after the first set has been removed.

Answered 5/7/2016

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Dr. Isaac Datikashvili answered

Specializes in emergency dentist

No :): Wisdom tooth extractions are not fun so thankfully once they are removed you don't have to worry about them.

Answered 10/22/2016

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