My dentist won’t help me! Can wisdom teeth be removed before they have fully emerged through the gum?
All of my front teeth on the top and bottom are becoming very tightly pushed together and have already started to overlap. This happened over the space of a few days so I went to the dentist and she said they could not be removed or even x-rayed until they have fully come through the gum. I asked if once they were removed would the rest of my teeth space out a bit and go back to normal and all she said was "Don't worry, we won't let it get to that stage" But they are killing me, they've really started to stick out and overlap and I'm really worried that if I leave it long enough for the teeth to grow through the front ones will be ruined beyond fixing. Also, they really really hurt, as though I've got something wedged between them all, not where the actual tooth is coming through like she said. She won't help but I know if someone doesn't do something soon my teeth will be ruined and I’ll end up starting university with braces, not being able to talk. What do you think I should do? Would they help at an emergency dental hospital? Can they be pulled out while they are still under the gum?
Can the dentist trim my teeth?
My two front teeth bug me. They are kinda big and when I smile they are really noticeable. They're not humongous as to where they protrude from my mouth though, but big enough to bug me. And I guess I have a small smile so my bottom teeth don't show as much, so when i smile then my front teeth look like they are covering my bottom teeth. Its such an ugly look and I was wondering if the dentist could and will trim them so they will be shorter. And if so will they still look natural? Also one of them is a crown. Will that be a problem??
Can teeth rot from the inside out? I had a dentist tell me that once and then another one denied it.
This can be confusing to patients as both dentists were trying to explain the same phenomenon but in a different way.Scientifically rotting of a tooth almost always starts from the outside. Rotting basically is the result of a chemical process when bacteria in the mouth pick up some of the nutrients that people put in their mouths. Certain types of bacteria are very capable of turning the nutrients into acid, which can destroy the integrity of the tooth surface. When the surface integrity is disrupted by the acid repeatedly, eventually a little opening is formed. You can look at this little opening as the origin of the rotting process.Your second dentist was therefore correct in denying that the rotting came from the inside of the tooth.In practice though, a lot of times this disruption of the surface integrity is so minute (it can be the size smaller than a pinhead) that it is often not detectable by the patient, and at times not even detectable by the dentist. However rotting happens at a much faster rate, once bacteria gain entry to the inner parts of the tooth through this tiny opening on the outer surface.Unless if the rot is discovered early enough (a benefit of having regular checkups), very often the amount of rotting on the inside of a tooth has become more widespread than what the opening on the surface of the tooth would suggest. This gives rise to an impression that the the rot has started from the inside out.That is why you first dentist explained to you that the rot started from the inside, because this explanation would be more consistent with how it looked to you.It is unfortunate that when the world is flooded with vast amounts of freely available information, there is still so much confusion about even basic knowledge in dental diseases amongst the public.Although your dentists seemed to have given you contrasting answers, rest assured that both dentists were merely trying to help you understand the disease process of rotting, with the hope that you would learn to prevent the same thing from happening to your other teeth.
Can dentists take Wisdom teeth out? What if you need braces?
Yes, dentists do take wisdom teeth out. However, I have seen where dentists have recommended a specialist to take them out, if it is too difficult for them to do this. I have also seen where dentists or specialists with take out wisdom or any teeth recommended by the orthodontist (one who specializes in braces, etc). This is done prior to the braces. I believe this is done so that the braces will be able to straighten/correct the remaining teeth without any interference from "extra teeth" that will not be needed after the remaining teeth are straightened.
Can the dentist fix my teeth?? (pictures)?
I would say a dentist could probably fix that. It's best to ask him first though, just so he can tell you for sure. I don't know why he wouldn't be able to fix it. It doesn't look too bad to me. (^_^)
My parents won't let me get my wisdom teeth extracted?
My bottom two wisdom teeth have been causing me pain since I was 16. Now the pain has pretty much gone (18). Before I had so many infections and issues with the gum gaping and bleeding. Now, my wisdom teeth have caused my teeth to start to crowd - as in, it's no longer straight. Last month I noticed my front tooth being higher than the other, and now my teeth are starting to turn inwards. Everytime I eat, two of my teeth on the bottom row scrape against my lip which has resulted in ulcers forming. I told my parents if I leave it then my teeth will become even more crowded and it will be more painful for me to eat that I would then need braces as well as getting them pulled out, rather than just getting them pulled out and having the tips of my bottom teeth filed to a softer edge. It costs about $1000 per tooth. And I have the money in my savings account to do it. I just need them to sign a consent form for me to go under anaesthetic to have the procedure done. I already told them that the longer I leave it, the more painful extraction will be. But they refuse to it saying that if I leave it there is a possibility of not needing surgery, but just a simple procedure. However, looking at my jaw and where and how the teeth have erupted, there is NO space for them to even grow so my guess so far is that these teeth will not erupt and will remain partially erupted, Has anyone got some useful links or resources to help convince my parents I need this done?
I extracted 4 molar teeth because the dentist said my teeth are over-crowded. I was too busy at work to get a second opinion and ended up removing the 4 teeth. I now feel worried about it. Are there any side effects of this? Will it affect my health in any case?
Hey, I have crowded teeth. I am studying to be a dentist. My dentist told me I'd need to have 4 teeth extracted before I can get braces. I was shit scared. I asked all my seniors, interns AND professors if that's normal. And yes, it is. Even though I didn't go for the orthodontic treatment, because, you know, I am shit scared by the thought of getting my teeth extracted, but you are a brave soul, you are a fighter, you did it tiger! You are awe-some. Give me a Quora-five!PS - Sorry, I am on an HIMYM marathon. Tl;Dr - don't worry, many people get 4 or more teeth extracted. It's completely normal dentalprocedure.e
Why do dentists almost always suggest wisdom teeth be removed, is it a moneymaking ploy?
Dental schools are a big reason, since they often recommend removalWe see lots of poorly oriented wisdom teeth and/or partially erupted (half way in) that are impossible to clean well. not only can this lead to decay and/or gum disease of the wisdom tooth, but also decay and/or gum disease of the tooth right in front of the wisdom tooth. Most times, a person heals better before the age of 25, so the recommendation happens while young. I tell my patients if they can keep them clean, they can keep them. The 2 most horrifying things I’ve seen were on one person, an impacted tooth that was left. The patient was 80ish, legally blind and no family nearby to help out. Her bone was like cement and the tooth had become decayed below the gumline and infected. This is potentially a life-ending scenario. To do nothing is to leave a horrible infection, but to take it out is extremely difficult. Also, pain medication may make her dizzy and she could fall and break a hip…all kinds of bad, really. The other was a man who had a cancerous lymph node and the radiation oncologists were going to irradiate his nasopharynx. He brought me a 5 yr old xray and I could see an impacted wisdom tooth that looked questionable. The patient said it didn’t bother him. I knew the removal could delay his radiation. The oncologists said they actually couldn’t find the primary tumor. I told him we would biopsy the tissues around the tooth once it was removed. It was cancerous, which resulted in tooth removal and half the jaw removed. The patient died about 4 months later anyway. To be clear, the problem was visible in the 5 year old xray, but because the tooth didn’t “bother him” as a 62 yr old, it was left.
I look ugly because of my teeth. My dentist said that my teeth cannot be straightened. What should I do?
Dr. Vlock is correct. Also, there may be a multi-step process that can help you reach your goal. Often, the only barrier to transformative dental treatment is money. Proper insurance, and personal funds are often needed to get skilled practitioners to transform your smile into what you are looking for. Also, it will take time, and there will be an uncomfortable transition period where you are in braces, moving teeth around, and you will feel that you look worse.It all comes down to the resources that you have, the priority that you place on it, and the confidence that YOU express to find the right person to help you.Go to an Orthodontist and tell them your story. Get them to pick dentists that they work with and have confidence in to help you achieve your dream!In the meantime, know it is a temporary problem and . . . .Keep smiling!
I just found out that I have to get my wisdom teeth taken out and I'm really nervous. Is it a sign of adulthood?
Is what a sign of adulthood? Getting wisdom teeth? Having them removed? Being scared of having them removed?The first two are signs of physical maturity. You can call that adulthood, if you want, but for most people, adulthood implies both physical and emotional maturity.Being scared is neither here nor there. It is normal to be scared. However, if you can overcome you feelings, and follow your doctor’s instructions, then continue with whatever follow-up care is prescribed, so that the surgery is successful, that is a sign of the kind of emotional maturity that marks an adult.However, if you are so scared that you don’t go through with it, then something worse happens, like an infection under your gumline that is extremely difficult to treat, and might result in the loss of a couple of molars besides your wisdom tooth, and a long ordeal, a lot of pain, and antibiotics, that is a sign of a lack of emotional maturity, and a lack of adulthood.If you want to get a second opinion from another dentist, feel free. A second dentist might say you don’t need to have them out— then you go to a third dentist, and go with the two out of three opinion. If a second dentist also says you need them out, accept the fact that you need them out. Another sign of emotional maturity is knowing that you have to go through some things— you can’t get around them.I’ve had my wisdom teeth out. They were badly impacted, and had to be removed surgically under general anesthesia. The recovery was difficult, as I had a lot of swelling. But I got through it. And it was a long time ago, and something I never had to worry about again, once it was done. No regrets.Good luck to you.