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I had wisdom toothache and swelling 1 week back. When consulted dentist she told me to go for wisdom tooth extraction as according to her it is decayed. I am afraid to go for the same as I have heard that it will affect health of my vision. Is wisdom tooth extraction safe to go for. Also with proper course of antibiotics and pain killers the pain and swelling has subsided. Kindly suggest what is best to go for.
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Antibiotics and pain killers can give only temporary relief. You will get infection again after some days or months. You should go for extraction of wisdom tooth. Its totally myth that extraction effects vision and health. Dont be scared and get it extracted to avoid further more pain and infection.
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If the wisdom tooth is decayed, it is best to get it extracted. Tooth extraction has not effect on vision. It is a very safe procedure. Even if the pain and swelling has subsided, there is a chance it will come back.
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