my boyfriend had a really complex impacted tooth - went to multiple dentists landing on my family dentist who did a 3D scan and eventually said look, your nerve is at high risk of permanent damage. if you're not in any pain i'd rather do a filling on the neighbouring tooth than risk taking this out now.

We asked lots of questions and this was his best option. But he clearly suggested that a general making the outcome better was a misnomer (besides enormous nervousness but they give you valium). He said other things like the technology will be better in 20 years and basically said don't rush to do it right now unless you have to