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My orthodontist suggests me to remove one teeth but he is saying I might need to use cap for the space that would have been created due to removal of tooth. Should I go with the extraction??
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You ae witha specialist who knows your teeth well. You may ho for interproximal reduction instead but you would be compromising enamel. Your dentist may be right
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Please mention the tooth number which is going to be removed and reason for removal.
Your doctor must be having some reason behind doing so. Consult him/her once again.
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The reason why he says matters, there are many situations in which the tooth to be removed,
1. For midline adjustment
2. For occlusal settlement
3. For periodontal issues
4. Untreatable carious tooth and many more reasons.
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It is better to discuss with him why it should be removed, and then proceed.
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Please don't discontinue the treatment, or alter the treatment plan by yourself. It will create futher problems.
Hope this helps you sir
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