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1. Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Pro:

  • Prevent future problem, like decay, gum disease
  • Easier oral hygiene: potentially reducing the risk of plaque buildup
  • Avoid over-eruption, may lead to other dental issue such as bite misalignment
  • Age consideration, younger patients tend to recover more quickly

Con:

  • Surgical risk: risk as infection, bleeding, nerve damage
  • Recovery time: allocate time for recovery
  • Cost and time
  • If ain’t broke

Timing:

  • Immediately
  • Scheduled convenience, right way to do
  • Wait and see

Decision: Schedule an extraction once available. Nothing to worry about right now, everything is good, dentist said the overall teeth situation is good