Wisdom tooth issue....
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Before all jumping in going "Go see a doctor, what are you doing posting on an internet forum blah blah blah" - I don't think this is worth bothering a doctor or dentist about, and want to know sensible suggestions before I waste a professional's time.
My wisdom teeth have never been removed as they have never caused a problem, they are tucked away in the gum area at the back, and my last checkup (2 months ago), the dentist said that if they are not causing you a problem, leave them.
The problem I do have, is that every 6-8 months or so, the gum flares up for a week or two. Not normally a problem, I just deal with it.
This time however, the gum has flared up to the point that it is painful to chew on one side, and it has remained so for the past 5 weeks. It is not going away. Can anyone recommend any other remedies other than anti-inflammatorys, that are not actually working anyway...
I know some dentist / dental nurses post on here, hoping to hear from them
My wisdom teeth have never been removed as they have never caused a problem, they are tucked away in the gum area at the back, and my last checkup (2 months ago), the dentist said that if they are not causing you a problem, leave them.
The problem I do have, is that every 6-8 months or so, the gum flares up for a week or two. Not normally a problem, I just deal with it.
This time however, the gum has flared up to the point that it is painful to chew on one side, and it has remained so for the past 5 weeks. It is not going away. Can anyone recommend any other remedies other than anti-inflammatorys, that are not actually working anyway...
I know some dentist / dental nurses post on here, hoping to hear from them
Corsodyl mouthrinse.
If it has been that long, go see a dentist, get some antibiotics if required.
If it is something that flares up on a regular basis and you would rather not deal with it, you can ask for them to be extracted. Otherwise, two episodes of pericoronitis (what you're probably having) requiring antibiotics is the minimum requirement for wisdom teeth to be extracted (obviously, there are other conditions and guidelines).
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If it has been that long, go see a dentist, get some antibiotics if required.
If it is something that flares up on a regular basis and you would rather not deal with it, you can ask for them to be extracted. Otherwise, two episodes of pericoronitis (what you're probably having) requiring antibiotics is the minimum requirement for wisdom teeth to be extracted (obviously, there are other conditions and guidelines).
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Painful to chew?
Mate that sounds fine. Mine were so bad that apart from the swollen cheeks I was not able to sleep at night, couldn't eat and at one point had to pull over to hold me head in my hands and wonder when this pain was going to go or when i was going to die.
Mine didn't eventually get removed (long story) but the infection instances instantly stopped when I got an electric toothbrush!
i'd rcommend one
Mate that sounds fine. Mine were so bad that apart from the swollen cheeks I was not able to sleep at night, couldn't eat and at one point had to pull over to hold me head in my hands and wonder when this pain was going to go or when i was going to die.
Mine didn't eventually get removed (long story) but the infection instances instantly stopped when I got an electric toothbrush!
i'd rcommend one
Night Runner said:
When speaking to my dentist (clear check up the other week 
), I was told it was now policy to remove them all (wisdom teeth) - if only one was causing trouble.
Is this a national thing? Seems a bit off.
I hope not, most of my friends / family have had their wisdom teeth removed (mainly due to actual problems), and most of them have jaw problems and other side effects. ), I was told it was now policy to remove them all (wisdom teeth) - if only one was causing trouble.Is this a national thing? Seems a bit off.
As my jaw is a little recessed as it is, and causes the occasional headache, I would rather not have it made any worse. Hence my reluctance to go the removal route.
I am sure a lot of people have their wisdom teeth removed all the time and they are fine, but personally I find more often than not people tend to have problems.
Night Runner said:
When speaking to my dentist (clear check up the other week ), I was told it was now policy to remove them all (wisdom teeth) - if only one was causing trouble.
Is this a national thing? Seems a bit off.
They will remove the opposite side one if it looks like it could cause problems in the future. And usually the opposing ones (upper ones) to prevent them from over erupting.), I was told it was now policy to remove them all (wisdom teeth) - if only one was causing trouble.Is this a national thing? Seems a bit off.
But not if the opposite side looks normal.
This only happens with hospital appointments carried out under general anaesthetic - not at hospital extractions carried out under anaesthetics, dental practices or places which provide sedation, surgical extractions, etc.
Edited by sinizter on Monday 11th April 18:27
I had 3 of my wisdoms removed quite a few years ago (no room for them and they were pressing on the other teeth ouch) last one on the bottom came through a bit later but on it's side! When it was xrayed it's lying flat the part I can feel is the side not the top of the tooth.
It was decided to leave it, I don't think any dentist fancied removing it! and it hasn't really caused an issue.
I have had to use Cortisol a couple of times and antibiotics once when it got inflammed but otherwise ok. If it does become a problem I guess it'll be a hosp job and GA (last 3 done at dentist under local)
It was decided to leave it, I don't think any dentist fancied removing it! and it hasn't really caused an issue.
I have had to use Cortisol a couple of times and antibiotics once when it got inflammed but otherwise ok. If it does become a problem I guess it'll be a hosp job and GA (last 3 done at dentist under local)
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