if i have upper wisdom tooth extracted because of pulp issues, what will be the consequence. Will the lower wisdom tooth surge and will i have to have that extracted too - in time? If the dentist says a root canal is possible on that wisdom tooth, is it a better option? Pros and Cons.
Hi! Welcome to Chat Doctor. I read your query. Wisdom teeth are usually considered less functional as compared to other molars. Rather in most people, the wisdom tooth either does not erupt or erupt incompletely and usually is removed. If your wisdom tooth is fully erupted and aligned, and if dentist suggest that a root canal treatment can be done in that tooth, I suggest you to go for treatment rather than extraction. This will maintain occlusion. Extraction is always a last option if no treatment works. But may require small surgery, stitches and few discomforts post extraction like paresthesia or pain. Wisdom tooth removal does affect majorly the alignment of other teeth. Decision depends fully upon suggestion of dentist after an x-ray of tooth as for root canal, there should be visible distinct canal identified in wisdom tooth. Hope the answer helps you. Thank you.