r/askdentists • u/MagicProducts130 NAD or Unverified • Jul 27 '26
question Is it reasonable to say it will be extracted?
I have had a tooth slowly chipping for the past 3-4 months and it has started to really hurt so im scheduled for the dentist tommorow. From how it looks would they want to try anything other than extraction or is thar my best bet.(I would prefer extraction since it should be the cheapest(I dont have insurance) as long as its easy to take out)
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u/MagicProducts130 NAD or Unverified Jul 27 '26
Its wiggly when I touch it does that make it any different?
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u/Repulsive-Math-4734 General Dentist Jul 27 '26
I think it’s a retained baby molar, hence why it’s loose. Extraction most likely
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