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My 8th teeth is kind of perpendicular to my 7th teeth.
So, do I have to remove it or it can be saved.
Attached X-Ray.
Thank you.
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Why do u have an xray?
Was it causing any trouble?
Since its perpendicular and impinging on your 7!
It will cause pressure resorption or decay!
That tooth is never gonna come out !
Best strategy is to save the tooth which is functional i.e. 7
Choice is all yours
Good luck
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Your wisdom tooth needs an extraction. Best to plan and get it removed as it may cause infection
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Get it extracted by oral surgeon
Other wise it will decay adjacent tooth aswell
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Dr. R. Venkat
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes u have to remove the 8 asap as it will impinge and put pressure and destroy Ur 7 by causing decay and other problems. Only option u have is to get Ur 8 removed...
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Dr. Rohit Misra
Dentist
21 yrs exp
Delhi
Save #7 and get the last tooth #8 removed . Get proper root canal treatment done for #7. Hope it helps. Best wishes. Dr.Rohit Misra
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