Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
If a 2nd mandibular molar needs to be extracted, can the unerupted wisdom tooth next to it be left in?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Possibly: If your dentist feels the wisdom tooth is well formed and strong enough to be part of a bridge replacing the second molar, it might be worth keeping. Usually however this is not the case and it should be extracted. A second molar implant should then be placed
Answered 12/23/2016
852 views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Related Questions
A member asked:
Removed left impacted wisdom tooth last yr - cause facial asymmetry (left side noticeably thinner). Will removing right 2nd molar correct this?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How would I know if I have dry sockets it's been 4 days since my molar was extracted not wisdom tooth I am a smoker ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a wisdom tooth growing under my molar and my left hand side of my face is swolan and in pain.
14 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Had uper molar extracted Tuesday on left side right in front of wisdom tooth, it is now Saturday what are the chances of developing dry socket now?
Can a wisdom tooth grow into the space where a molar was extracted?
What are the chances of my wisdom tooth erupting to take the place of my lower second molar if I extracted it? I'm 35 yrs old.
My wisdom tooth on the bottom left side is loose. Im missing my molar next to it already.am I able to pull it out myself?
Can an impacted wisdom tooth cause the furthest back lower left molar to hurt when touched?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
