A visit to my dentist today ended up with "You will need a root canal and then a crown," and "How about getting all 4 wisdom teeth out?"
My questions are:
1). Why did my dentist want to pull my wisdom teeth out? All FOUR? At my age (19), I thought I didn't have to worry about wisdom teeth yet... I heard they start growing when you feel "pain" at the "bulge" which, I know, is my gum. Is this true? Do I HAVE to pull out my wisdoms?
2) After one X-Ray, my dentist suggested a root canal. I don't have sensitivity to food temperature change or any other discomfort/pain. However, part of my tooth fell out so I guess it's chipped from the cavity. What's going on there? Do I REALLY need a root canal because I'm dead scared of dentists!
Would appreciate all advice!
2006-08-21
16:24:51
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