Can I get a permanent replacement for a wisdom tooth?

April 3, 2016
Asked By:uselessperson in Sweetwater, TN

My dentist thinks that there may be a cavity at the far back of my wisdom tooth, and that I should get the tooth removed. The thing is, though, is that my wisdom teeth have grown in correctly, and have helped me out a bit ( I remember a good part of my childhood hating chips as they used to stab my back gums before I grew the teeth in ). I was wondering if it was an option to get the tooth removed and instead get a permanent one? Is that possible? - Would a dentist even DO that?

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April 5, 2016

Answer: No sane dentist would replace a wisdom tooth

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April 14, 2016

Answer: Replacing wisdom teeth with implants

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April 11, 2016

Answer: Replacing wisdom tooth

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Answer: Replacing wisdom tooth

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Answer: Replacement of a wisdom tooth

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Answer: Replacement of a wisdom tooth

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