Is a Molar No. 6 Extraction Dangerous? Does It Need to Be Replaced?

In some special cases, when tooth number 6 cannot be preserved, the doctor will indicate extraction. However, many people still worry whether extracting tooth number 6 is dangerous and whether it can be replaced. To answer this question and make the right treatment decision, read the article below.

1. Position and function of tooth number 6

Tooth number 6 (also called the first molar, or six-year molar) is a large tooth located 6th from the incisors counting inward. Generally, each adult has 4 number-6 teeth: 2 in the upper jaw and 2 in the lower jaw.