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Will Molar Tooth Removal Cause Eating Difficulties?

Have a small abscess on the first molar on the lower right side of my mouth. Going to dentist tomorrow. The tooth is capped and I think I want to have it pulled due to finances with root canal and crowns. I have no molars behind this tooth. Will I have trouble eating if I decide to pull it?
Mon, 4 Aug 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
Yes first molar plays a major role in chewing because its the key for occlusion.you will have difficulties in chewing if you get the tooth removed. If the tooth has sufficient bone support then try to save it. You can get the RCT done first that clears the infection. Once you get the money you can get the crown placed in later stages.
since you dont have any teeth behind first molar, you cannot go for fixed appliance even if you want in future. Try to save the tooth. I hope my answer will help you. Take care
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S's  Response
hanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
Yes first molar plays a major role in chewing because its the key for occlusion.you will have difficulties in chewing if you get the tooth removed. If the tooth has sufficient bone support then try to save it. You can get the RCT done first that clears the infection. Once you get the money you can get the crown placed in later stages.
since you dont have any teeth behind first molar, you cannot go for fixed appliance even if you want in future. Try to save the tooth. I hope my answer will help you. Take care
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Will Molar Tooth Removal Cause Eating Difficulties?

Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. Yes first molar plays a major role in chewing because its the key for occlusion.you will have difficulties in chewing if you get the tooth removed. If the tooth has sufficient bone support then try to save it. You can get the RCT done first that clears the infection. Once you get the money you can get the crown placed in later stages. since you dont have any teeth behind first molar, you cannot go for fixed appliance even if you want in future. Try to save the tooth. I hope my answer will help you. Take care