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A member asked:
Is it always better to take the molar tooth out? what are the complications later in life if it is not taken out?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
More info needed: Who recommended that the tooth come out and why? Take it out rather than what option? Please repost your question with as much pertinent information as possible. Btw, you should ask your questions to the dentist treating you as he\she has the most information to base advice, a judgement and recommendation on.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Wisdom or other?: If you mean 3rd molars = wisdom teeth should be saved if good alignment, useful, enough room to keep them clean. This applies to about only 25% the rest should be extracted to avoid decay, gum disease, shifting of teeth, other problems. 3rd molars that are reasonably straight should be saved if no problems or routine size filling needed. 3rd molars very useful when other molar already missing.
Answered 9/1/2013
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