nerve damage tooth removal

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  November 30, 2024

  Is It Risky to Extract a Tooth Near Roots Left Behind from Previous Extractions?

  I need surgery for my bottom left premolar. The dentist took a new X-ray, which showed roots left behind from previous extractions. The roots are on the left and right side of my mouth.  However, the dentist will only extract the left-side root. Is the extraction dangerous since it’s around tooth roots? – Thank you.…

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  December 31, 2023

  Am I at Risk of Nerve Damage with Tooth Removal?

  My dentist removed four teeth before Invisalign treatment and left one tooth root behind by mistake. He says a premolar tooth root touches a nerve, and an oral surgeon must remove it. The surgeon explained the risks for numbness that can be brief, last for months, or permanent paralysis. Can I skip this surgery? I’ve…