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Is it necessary to remove broken down wisdom teeth that are not painful?

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Is it necessary to remove broken down wisdom teeth that are not painful?

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Broken teeth, even if asymptomatic, harbor bacteria which can progress to further decay, gum disease, bone loss, and infection. Root canal procedures and fillings are significantly more difficult to perform on wisdom teeth and therefore not recommended.