I have been advised by a dentist that I should get a crown on a molar because the tooth is weak. Additionally, I am having my last wisdom tooth removed next month. There is one tooth between the one that needs a crown and the wisdom tooth. Does it matter which procedure is done first?
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October 17, 2013
Answer: Pull (extract) wisdom tooth or do crown, which first?
Hi:
Unfortunately without photo and X-ray it is difficult to give you accurate advice. Please post photo and X-ray of the affected area.
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Dr. Maddahi
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