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Have pain in upper right third molar
Doctor says tooth is decayin and the adjoining one is also being affected.he suggest extraction of third molar. Is it safe.
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Yes ..is safe. If the third molar is carious and the adjacent one is also ..then it would be vice to get the third molar extracted.
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visit a nearby dentist and take and x-ray and confirm the carious part.
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mean time u can take some medication.
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If third molar is causing decay to adjacent tooth and no third molar in opposite jaw, better to get it removed.
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If its troubling you, you have to get it removed.
Don't worry its absolutely safe when done properly.
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Hello, you can do warm salt water rinses, this will help to relieve your pain. You need to visit a dentist get it checked. Get an x-ray done. the best treatment for wisdom tooth is to get it removed.
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Absolutely safe.
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
If the wisdom tooth is infected,you can opt for a removal.Consult an oral surgeon.
Regards
Dr Sumanmakam
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