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What are the disadvantages/side effects of removing wisdom tooth? My wisdom tooth has decayed and destroying the 2nd molar now. My doctor suggests to remove it surgically. I am little unsure if i should go ahead. Please help.
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Hi, There are no side effects or disadvantages of removing wisdom tooth. Regards Shilpa Dr. Krinita Motwani's Dental Clinic
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When you have a problem in your wisdom tooth just remove it Otherwise you will develop pain and swelling
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There is no disadvantage of removing the wisdom tooth. Extraction is needed more often
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