One of my wisdom teeth are coming in but I don't have any dental insurance or $ to pay for an appointment right now, but I heard that unless they are causing you pain they don't "have" to be removed?
2006-10-25 00:45:50 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
I do understand about lack of insurance and money.
But the thing to remember is even though you are not having pain does not mean there isn't a problem when your wisdom teeth come in. It will depend on how much space is in your mouth for them. And only a dentist can tell you.
And if you wait to long to find out you could not will but could end up having more problems than if you get it checked out.
Suggestion. Are there any dental schools near you? Sometimes dental school have programs were by people can have dental work done at little or no cost. Now true the work is being done by dental students but a licensed dentist is on hand to oversee treatment.
Also check with your local health department. There may be a program you qualify for that will pay for all if not part of your dentist visit.
Don't be embarassed to ask for information. It is a hand up not a hand out.
2006-10-25 01:03:00 · answer #1 · answered by pj_gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wisdom teeth will only need to be removed if they are impacted and causing not only pain but also infections in the mouth. Most people do not remove their wisdom teeth. Remember that the wisdom teeth are the blunt teeth meant for crushing and are thus not sharp. This will cause more pain when they come out because they have no sharp edges to cut their way though the gum. Thus pain is expectable and acceptable when wisdom are coming through and does not necessarily imply the necessity for removal.
2006-10-25 03:48:45 · answer #2 · answered by MAC C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if they're not causing pain, they can shift your other teeth around and make them all crooked. It depends on the person, but some people don't have enough "room" in their mouth for the wisdom teeth once they come in. Thats what the dentist told everyone I've talked to... sometimes though I think they just tell people that so they get more business...... I had mine removed though, rather be safe than sorry. I'd say you have time though, it doesnt sound like an emergency for you right now from what you've said.
2006-10-25 00:52:56 · answer #3 · answered by cartmansmom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that is what most people say, however, my sister went for a routine check up about 3 years ago. She had no pain but her x-rays showed that her wisdom teeth were growing in sideways and would eventually become a big issue. Soooo...in short she had no pain but still had to have them removed. This was a preventative measure for her and her teeth would have eventually started to hurt. The only way you will know is if you save up your pennies and get to the dentist.
2006-10-25 00:53:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even though you dont feel any pain, your wisdom teeth could be pushing the rest of your teeth closer together making them crooked. It can also cause cavities in the teeth beside them by compressing food that gets stuck there. Im sure it wouldnt hurt too much too wait until you could afford it though. My wisdom teeth came up and went back down repeatedly for 2 years before I got them removed.
2006-10-25 00:49:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your Wisdom teeth DO NOT have to be removed unless you have some sort of serious problem with them.
I am 65, and have two in two out. I had two that were impacted and were removed at 21.
If your mouth is small, sometimes they push your other teeth out of shape, that's one of the reasons they pull them. Plus it's hard to brush them when they are crowded.
2006-10-25 00:58:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With wisdom teeth they can wait in some cases. But also remember that they can cause infection if food becomes lodged under the skin between the gum line and tooth if the tooth has not yet erupted. One sign of infection to be mindful of is bad breath. If you notice your breath starting to become awful see a dentist or oral surgeon to have it checked out. Your wisdom teeth may have to be pulled to prevent infection from spreading. Once infection sets in antiobiotics will have to be given and that is more expense. Its usually best to just have the wisdom teeth pulled before infection.
2006-10-25 00:54:30 · answer #7 · answered by pegasis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You only need to have them removed if there is not enough room in your mouth for them to come in. Not having enough room makes them come in at an angle and cause a lot of discomfort.
Some people have plenty of room in their jaw, and get their wisdom teeth and they never have any problems with them.
Maybe you are one of the lucky ones!
2006-10-25 00:49:58 · answer #8 · answered by Elaura 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's true. But watch for signs of food stagnation, food impaction, which may ultimately lead to dental caries in the area, if it is difficult to clean. In those cases, it may be wiser to remove your wisdom teeth.
2006-10-25 04:55:30 · answer #9 · answered by Dental doc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need to be removed only if :
1. They are becoming "impacted" meaning that they are growing
sideways into the tooth that they are next to.
2. They are causing overcrowding in your mouth and pushing your teeth forward.
3. They are causing pain.
2006-10-25 00:51:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋