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Should The Cavity Filled Tooth Be Extracted Immediately?
I have had my wisdom teeth come in about a 1yr ago..all are threw gums..This summer I visted my dentist and he recommended I have all 4 taken out..my top left wisdom tooth has had a cavity for awile. Last week part of the tooth broke off. I have no medical insurance but do have a pt job. I have major anxiety when it comes to dentist work because I am hard to get numb..I have made calls and the best price is $74 for consult and 50% of cost but only local antistetic..should i go with that asap before it abseths? I am scared of the pain.
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Impacted last molar if present has to be removed. Since you have already mentioned it to be decayed ,it is better to have it extracted .If left untreated can lead to pain and abcess formation.
Have a radiograph done and proceed with the extraction. Follow the proper post extraction instruction and relax.
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Thanks and regards.
Read your query.
Impacted last molar if present has to be removed. Since you have already mentioned it to be decayed ,it is better to have it extracted .If left untreated can lead to pain and abcess formation.
Have a radiograph done and proceed with the extraction. Follow the proper post extraction instruction and relax.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
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Hello,
A broken tooth, left untreated, will continue to decay and abscess. Your choice is to fill , if possible, or proceed with the recommended extraction. Since the tooth is erupted, you will most likely need a Simple extraction.,You may wish to inquire about this cost. Cost is generally higher when you see a specialist such as an oral surgeon. Is the dentist that suggested the wisdom teeth be extracted willing to take this tooth out? This dentist shod already have this X-ray. You need an X-ray or copy of this X-ray to proceed with an extraction or filling if visiting another dentist. If you are up to date with routine exams, your dentist will schedule your procedure for this tooth without another consultation. Start with a phone call to this dentist.
Thank you for your inquiry. Do not wait and let the situation get worse. Numbness is not difficult when there is not an out of control infection. Usually it is much easier to get numb on a top tooth.
A broken tooth, left untreated, will continue to decay and abscess. Your choice is to fill , if possible, or proceed with the recommended extraction. Since the tooth is erupted, you will most likely need a Simple extraction.,You may wish to inquire about this cost. Cost is generally higher when you see a specialist such as an oral surgeon. Is the dentist that suggested the wisdom teeth be extracted willing to take this tooth out? This dentist shod already have this X-ray. You need an X-ray or copy of this X-ray to proceed with an extraction or filling if visiting another dentist. If you are up to date with routine exams, your dentist will schedule your procedure for this tooth without another consultation. Start with a phone call to this dentist.
Thank you for your inquiry. Do not wait and let the situation get worse. Numbness is not difficult when there is not an out of control infection. Usually it is much easier to get numb on a top tooth.
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