How do I know if my wisdom tooth needs to be extracted?

Doctor's Answer

This is a very valid question and also an age old one!

Though it may sound like a cop out, I am going to say all the dentists you have consulted prior to this have not been wrong. Be it whether it was advice to remove or to leave it status quo.

Without the benefit of radiographs and a clinical examination of your teeth, I am however hesitant to weigh in with my own opinion.

The need to remove wisdom teeth can at times be discretional and not so clear cut. At times it is a definite must while at other times, surgical risk of removal may outweigh the benefits.

At the end of the day, our role as dentists is to provide you with the appropriate advice and treatment options and for you as the captain of your own ship to make the final decision.

As a patient, you should never feel forced or pressured into a procedure, especially one such as this.

I hope that my colleagues you have seen in the past have been able to give you enough advice to make an informed decision. If not, I strongly encourage seeking a second opinion before you take the leap!

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