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Dear Sir,
I recently saw an oral surgeon who has recemended I remove three wisdom teeth, the forth one never grew in. Two on the lower jaw and one on my top right. The one on the top is growing correctly (straight) but I was given the traditional speech about how it will push my front teeth forward. The lower left is growing correctly but was given the same story "teeth are going to be pushed forward". The lower right is of concern. It is growing sideways/forward and has been giving me more noticable growing pains than the other wisdom teeth. This wisdom tooth has not yet contacted my front molar. I am 22 years old and am in the understand that wisdom tooth removal at the early stage lessens the chance of cavitation is this true? I have also read that when an oral surgeon removes the periodontal ligament totally it increases cavity healing/filling. What should I do, should I removal all or just the tooth growing crooked? And when should I have it done, should I wait until my lower right wisdom tooth contacts the front molar?
Thankyou,
Zachary Strassman
In Reply to: Dentistry: wisdom tooth removal posted by Zachary Strassman [3246.4] on January 23, 2005 at 23:17:23:
Hi, Zachery.
Since each case is different, you will need to listen to the dentist on this one. My suggestion would be to get at least one more opinion and then proceed.
Walt
In Reply to: Dentistry: wisdom tooth removal posted by Zachary Strassman [3246.4] on January 23, 2005 at 23:17:23:
My upper wisdom teeth came in pointed outward toward my cheeks and straightened up on their own. The lower kept cutting the gum and healing up till I got tired of it but then finally came on through just fine. My dentist wanted to remove them all but I didn't and they are just fine. My teeth were already crowded a little and don't seem to have changed. Just one person's experience. Make of it what you will.
In Reply to: Dentistry: wisdom tooth removal posted by Zachary Strassman [3246.4] on January 23, 2005 at 23:17:23:
My wisdom teeth all came in perfectly , although there was pain while they were growing in. Dentists wanted to remove them, but I declined. They are more prone to cavities since they are so close to the cheek. Just make sure you brush them well if you decide to keep them.
In Reply to: Dentistry: wisdom tooth removal posted by Zachary Strassman [3246.4] on January 23, 2005 at 23:17:23:
I agree you might want to get a second opinion. I have been told that wisdom teeth do not have any forces of their own to push our other teeth forward. That is sort of an old wives tale. However, they can create avenues for periodontal bone loss and help create places for tooth decay that will affect the tooth in front of it. When a tooth is extracted you do not "have a choice" about taking or leaving a periodontal ligament. The ligament serves to anchor the tooth to the bone. If the tooth is gone, the ligament has no purpose. It's existence is to support the tooth. The open space in the bone will fill in with new bone eventually. However it does take awhile. I had all 4 of mine out at the same time and had no swelling or pain. But maybe I am unusual or had a great surgeon or both. Get a second opinion and if that dentist agrees I would go ahead. Have them show you the x-rays and don't be shy to ask questions. Good luck.
In Reply to: Re: Dentistry: wisdom tooth removal posted by hygienist in OK [555.1351] on January 30, 2005 at 17:52:48:
Thanks, Hygienist.
Walt
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