Is it healthy to have a wisdom tooth growing at age 14?
Yes that's totally normal, I got all my wisdom teeth out this year and I'm fifteen, and the top ones weren't in yet but the bottom ones were growing in a long time ago little by little. They told me that yes you usually get them seventeen to twentyfive but that getting them young was okay. You should really get them out ASAP. I had good teeth because I had dentalwork done and even the little bit of wisdom tooth I had growning in screwed up my bottom ones. The answerer above me was very wrong. My bottom teeth were not fully grown before I had them out, and the top ones weren't even emerged at all. The dental surgeon cut them out from inside my gums and apparently it's even easier than pulling them. Be sure you get a good dental surgeon and he was very good, I was totally put out while he did it and I only felt woozy for a little while afterwards. The next day I was doing everything I normally would have done, and I had no bruising or pain at all! I only had to take my painkillers the first day. All in all, it was a great experience! And yes, four wisdom teeth do grow eventually. You may get your bottoms grown before your tops as I did, but if you leave it yes you will get 4.
TOOTHACHE PAINS, TOOTH DECAY?
I have horrible pain on my back left molar, it's actually second to the last. I had a cement filling done 5 years ago (the ones that look silver/gray) and they haven't hurt up until a year ago. Where I am at the moment, they do not have good health care and there is only one dentist in the whole of town. She seems too young and I'm not sure if she has performed a root canal before. I will have the first root canal appointment in a few days but I do not think i can endure the pain. She checked it today, and said that there was decay below the filling, and the decay had reached my nerve. I've researched online and read that root canals have the potential to cause future lethal problems. Also, I might have to get it crowned but I do not want to because it will look strange, I'm only 14. But if it is necessary, I'm willing to. I have read and understand the dangers of having a root canal, so I'm not sure if I should continue with the root canal or have the tooth simply extracted. At the moment, I cannot endure pain. I can't handle pain well at all, so I roll around in bed in tears and can't sleep at night. The next appointment is in two days. I have been prescribed "strong" painkillers called Zyrtal but they haven't helped at all. I the next appointment, she will remove the nerves etc, then but a temporary filling to kill bacteria. In the next week, I have to get the proper filling. I'm very afraid of the whole thing even though it will be numbed. They do not have any sleeping/laughing gas here, simply injections (which I have a HUGE fear of) Even if I simply touch the back or top of the tooth with my tongue, it hurts. It constantly hurts and I can feel it throbbing. It has also caused pain in my left ear, but there is no puss/swelling of the jaw (yet). Please help, I can't stand the pain
If my molar tooth had cavities and there's pain, can the dentist fill the top of molar to reduce pain?
It depends on the depth of the cavity which excavated your toothIf the dental decay involves only enamel and dentin , a filling can be done with different materials ,like amalgam , composites, glass ionomers etc!when the dental decay involves enamel and dentin there is only sensitivity without pain ! When we postpone to treat at this time , the decay leads to the 3 rd inner layer- pulp where the layer is enriched with nerves and this stimulates pain !In this case a filling cannot be done because let me explain that with an example;A block ( an emboli) due to fat or something obstructing your heart which blocks the blood flow thereby leading to heart attack ! Only when the block is removed there will be the proper blood flow to heart and other body partsSame as that when you do a filling on the pulp it acts like a emboli obstructing blood flow and you feel excruciating pain which needs immediate treatment which is called as root canal therapy !A dental x Ray clearly explains you whichever layer is involved and your dentist will proceed with the apt treatment after your consent . Thank you
What is the solution to wisdom tooth pain?
Although you probably don’t remember teething as a baby, the arrival of your wisdom teeth can remind you of what toddlers suffer through: tender gums, aching teeth and pain. Beyond making you more sympathetic to a teething tot, wisdom teeth discomfort can also herald some potential problems in your dental health.Source: Do You Know You Can Reverse Your Teeth Cavities Naturally?Rinsing your mouth can help you find wisdom teeth pain relief, so try this simple remedy: Mix a cup of warm water with a teaspoon of salt, and stir to dissolve. Swish this in your mouth for about 30 to 60 seconds before spitting it into your sink. You can repeat as necessary throughout the day.Numbing wisdom teeth is a simple way to dull the pain, particularly if the pain is disrupting your day and doesn’t seem to settle through other methods. Consider spreading a gel-based product such as Colgate Orabase 20% Benzocaine on your gums where wisdom teeth are protruding. You’ll get the best results if you use a cloth to dry the area before adding the gel. Apply as needed throughout the day.Of course, an over-the-counter pain reliever can definitely help you get rid of that throbbing sensation so you can concentrate on your day. Just be sure to always read package directions, especially where dosages are concerned.Wisdom teeth are the third and last molars on each side of the upper and lower jaws. They are also the final teeth to erupt; they usually appear when a person is in their late teens or early twenties.If the wisdom teeth are impacted and embedded in the bone, the oral surgeon will put an incision into the gums and remove the tooth or teeth in sections in order to minimize the amount of bone being removed.If youve recently had your wisdom teeth removed, its important to keep your mouth clean even after your mouth heals. Try one of our germ fighting products for a healthy mouth.
Can a wisdom tooth replace a bad molar?
Yes a wisdom tooth can replace a bad second molar. However, your doctor needs to first assess the developmental status of the wisdom tooth and make sure that the tooth is well formed (not weird looking) and whether the tooth will grow into the mouth on its own. This type of replacement works best in cases where there is significant posterior crowding so that the wisdom tooth will grow into the spot of the second molar without much need for orthodontics to move the tooth; otherwise, you will likely need braces to move the wisdom tooth into a proper alignment. Wisdom teeth tend to have more grooves on their chewing surfaces than other teeth so it is very important that you clean these teeth well so that they do not develop cavities.Another possibility for using wisdom teeth to replace a tooth involves a process called auto-transplantation, where the wisdom tooth is surgically moved into a spot where a tooth is missing where it will hopefully continue to develop normally. This procedure works best when the wisdom tooth is not yet completely developed (the root apex is "open" and has some growth potential remaining), and depending on the tooth it is replacing this may require some reshaping of the tooth in order for it to fit well with your other teeth. The survival rate of teeth used in such a procedure has been reported at about 90% if properly done (experience of the surgeon matters).
How painful is it to have a tooth extraction?
During a tooth extraction, you should not feel any pain, apart from the momentary sting of the shot that delivers the anesthetic. This is true of virtually all modern dental procedures.For a simple extraction, you will receive a local anesthetic to numb your gums and teeth in the area of the extraction. Once the anesthetic takes effect and we start work, you may feel some pressure, but no pain.For more complicated extractions where teeth are impacted or there are multiple teeth requiring extraction, you will typically receive general anesthesia or IV sedation, causing you to sleep throughout the entire procedure.While you won’t feel any pain during a tooth extraction, you will unfortunately experience some degree of pain during the recovery period. However, most of the time this pain is minimal and can be easily managed.After we extract a tooth, a blood clot forms and gauze is placed into the socket to stop the bleeding. Recovery usually takes a few days and we give you some specific recommendations to enhance your healing and minimize pain during this time:1)Take pain medication as prescribed2)Apply ice as recommended to reduce swelling3)Limit physical activity4)Eat soft foods5)Do not smoke or drink with a straw6)Prop up your head with pillows when lying downEtoms has some more useful information about what to expect after a tooth extraction, as does this article by Troy A. Trondson, DDS, MDIn summary, you shouldn’t experience any pain during a tooth extraction. You will likely have some pain in the day or two following the procedure, but you can usually manage this discomfort with medication and by following our aftercare instructions.Learn more about tooth extractions at ETOMS | East Tennessee Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Knoxville, Maryville and More, including information about emergency tooth extractions and how to prevent tooth extractions, in our Tooth Extractions service page.
Why does my neighbouring premolar tooth feels loose post lower first molar extraction?
Apart from the disruption due to surgery, since teeth stabilize each other, removing one—especially a molar—allows a little more “play” in neighbors. If you’re not having pain or swelling, go ahead and eat normally.
Emergency: Can tooth pain be "transferred" from one tooth to another?
For the past four days, I've been agonizing over my First Molar on my Upper Left part of the mouth. I got a root canal done on it 16 months ago, but I had figured that it failed because of the new pain. I've been continually taking Ibuprofen and have tried gargling various things (Jack Daniels whskey, warm salt water, etc.), but the pain doesn't go away for a long time. Now, about an hour ago, that tooth doesn't hurt anymore. Which should be excellent news. BUT, now my Third Molar ('the back tooth") on the Lower Left part of my jaw is searing pain upon touch, to a point where I can't close my mouth without it burning up. What's going on?