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Doctor im 18 yrs old.....ana my wisdom tooth has grown..it is not impacted. but it is causing pain.do i need an extraction?.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Possibly: It really depends on the cause of the pain. Please see a local dentist for evaluation.

Dr Brand and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2015

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