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Lower right wisdom tooth doesn't hurt but is sensitive to touch, fully erupted for years. will general dentist have hard time pulling? local used only
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It depends: A completely erupted wisdom tooth certainly will make a extraction easier. Some general dentist are very skilled at extractions and some don't do extractions. So talk to your dentist about your particular tooth. Hope this helps.
Answered 6/16/2013
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Hard to say: It is very hard to answer without seeing an x-ray and you in person. It is very possible it can be done by a general dentist, but you need to be seen to tell. If you need to see an oral surgeon, you should be able to use the x-ray the general dentist takes. Get it checked out. Mayme it does not even need to be removed.
Answered 10/6/2013
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