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Visitor asks:
Hello. Last week my dentist extracted the lower right wisdom tooth. During extraction one root broke off and remained in the jaw. The tooth had to be removed because there was not enough room for it and it was pressing on the other teeth. Should the retained root be removed surgically, or will it really come out on its own? What are the possible complications? It has been 5 days since the extraction and I do not have any significant pain, only the usual pain when biting.
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
In theory and according to doctrine, it is wise to remove the root, but it is also true that it may remain in the mouth forever without causing you any symptoms.
Have a nice day!
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