Is it normal to get a second molar extracted at 24 years old?

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I want to have an upper second molar (right side) extracted because it is causing me a lot of pain (no infection, just extremely sensitive, I had a filling done and it made the pain worse) and I cannot afford to have a root canal, which is about $750-$1500. I can get it extracted for free. I am just worried that it might not be normal for someone of my age (24) to get a pretty important (...or so I'm told) tooth removed. The sensitivity is really bad and I don't think I can bear to keep it until I can afford to have the root canal (which wouldn't be for months). I'm also worried that I'll have chewing problems and that my teeth will end up having spaces between them from the teeth shifting after the extraction. Has anyone had this done before (not from getting braces)? I don't know what to do. I don't know whether to suck it up and bear it until I have the cash or just get it pulled. So please tell me... is it normal, and what should I do?

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  • kellstar79
    12 years ago

    I'm early 30's and had one of mine extracted last year because of pain and the other when I was 21 so its completely normal. No one can see those teeth anyway so it won't look odd and you will feel much better. I need my two bottom ones removed also. I had no need for a root canal as the gum heals itself and now I have no pain at all up the top. Good luck

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  • michelja73
    8 years ago

    Only if my penis grows more than 6 inches...........

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  • mlbryan44
    9 years ago

    Do you suck cocks?

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  • joybird
    12 years ago

    Get an implant if you can afford that - you'll never look back and the dentist will match it to the colour of your other teeth.

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  • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress
    12 years ago

    understand - your body doesn't stop growing in your teens. It keeps on growing until your mid 20s.

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