My impacted teeth are causing me a lot of pain and the dentist recommended a CBCT scan before suggesting surgery. Is surgery really necessary or are there other options? The X-ray shows the issue but I'm not sure what to expect next.

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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While impacted teeth can cause pain and complications, surgery (extraction) isn't always the first or only treatment option. A CBCT scan helps the dentist plan the best approach, but other options like observation or tooth relocation might be considered depending on the specific situation and the severity of the impaction

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