Will extracting one wisdom tooth on the top right affect Invisalign treatment? (Photo)

If the tooth is barely in function with the lower, I think extraction of it alone is fine so long as it does not leave the lower one with no opposing occlusion.  If the wisdom teeth are fully erupted and functioning, save it with the filling or whatever is needed.  Stuff happens in surgery that may not be nice, and stuff happens to second molars that may make you wish you still had the third one.  

Hello there,Thank you for your question.Many of our patients have this question and we usually suggest to remove wisdom teeth if they have a history of cavities back there. Wisdom teeth are hard to reach when flossing and brushing, therefore making them prone to cavities. Removing wisdom teeth usually requires an oral surgeon and getting put under general anesthesia. If you are not ready for such a procedure, I would suggest to at least get the decay removed and filled in in the mean time.Removing your wisdom teeth will not effect your Invisalign treatment.  If teeth are removed during Invisalign treatment, your trays must be adjusted. Your doctor may either adjust/ cut the wisdom teeth out from your trays, or take impressions and request new trays.Hope this helps. Good luck!

Dear marie.07,Thank you for posting your question on Real Self.  I will do my best to answer your question with the information provided.Removing your wisdom tooth will not affect treatment.  Because you are removing the one, I would recommend removing the opposite wisdom tooth or even the remaining.  They are sources of infection, because they are difficult to clean.  Again, removing wisdom teeth will not affect your Invisalign treatment.  Although, I would let your Invisalign treating doctor know so that he can fabricate the aligners without that tooth.I hope that this helps and good luck!Best,Dr. Jenn