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…

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  November 14, 2021

  How Long Is Too Long to Wait for an Abscessed Tooth Extraction?

  About a month after teeth whitening and preparing to get porcelain veneers, an upper left molar broke. The tooth has an abscess and is making me tired and foggy. Now the specialist says he cannot save the tooth, so I need an extraction and dental implants. The soonest appointment the office has is two weeks…