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Pulp horn in wisdom tooth with decay. should tooth be pulled?
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Tooth Decay: The time, effort, and expense of trying to restore that wisdom tooth may not be worth it. If extracted, you will not miss it.
Answered 5/18/2019
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Infected 3rd molar: The probably recommendation will be removal of that wisdom tooth and the opposing wisdom tooth in the other jaw. The decision is one to be made by you and your Dentist. Discuss prognosis and costs.
Answered 5/20/2019
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