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Pain in wisdom teeth
I have been having pain in my wisdom tooth since 6 days. And finally I consult with dentist, he told me that you have infection in the wisdom tooth and given 3 days medicine to cure the infection and pain .
And suggested me for RCT after 3 days medicine.
Please tell me whether RCT cab be done in wisdom tooth or any suggestions ??
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Hi, rct of wisdom tooth is advisable if it is fully erupted and it does have a opposing tooth as well. An xray is definitely required to say that. If the opposing tooth is missing and if the tooth is not fully erupted it's better to get rid of it.
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Take an opg
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start brushing in the night ,
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Hi , myself Dr Mayank want to suggest u that go for the extraction of wisdom tooth . No need to go for RCT . No use less force applied during chewing .
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Dr. Yojna Shriwas
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Jaipur
Best is to remove wisdom tooth.They are not of any use in function.You can avoid future complication and ll be able to maintain hygeine of your mouth in better way.
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get a radiograph
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