my last wisdom tooth is coming in and all the others came in just fine with plenty of room but this one seem to be hurting more than the others (the others really had no pain). anyways the tooth isnt coming in perfectly straight but the back (back top) of the tooth is a little higher. not so much pain, motrin as worked fine. so do i have to go to dentist or is it ok ?
2006-12-12 04:34:44 · 8 answers · asked by showgirl 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I generally don't like copying and pasting large amounts (info overload), but this seemed applicable:
Just as small children may experience discomfort (teething) when teeth erupt, so, too, can young adults. The discomfort is usually a niggling, annoying pain sometimes felt as pressure. This discomfort does not generally last for very long and is usually easily controlled with analgesics (pain relievers).
Not all wisdom teeth need to be removed. Wisdom teeth are often removed for one or more of the following reasons:
1) Impacted Wisdom Teeth. These are teeth that due to the position in the bone and the position of the other teeth, may not be able to erupt, or be only partially able to erupt. These teeth may develop cysts, be impossible to clean completely and are prone to decay. Occasionally, wisdom teeth may erupt into a position which is in direct contact with the other teeth. This may make these teeth more difficult to clean and more susceptible to decay.
2) Multiple bouts of pericoronitis. Some Wisdom Teeth are prone to multiple cases of this infection and removal of the teeth may be the only long term solution to the problem.
3)Position. Some Wisdom Teeth may erupt into unusual positions that make opening, talking, cleaning etc., difficult. This is often seen with Wisdom Teeth in the upper jaw which may erupt out towards the cheek.
4) No function. Often, if one wisdom tooth is removed, the other wisdom tooth above or below it, which would normally have bitten against the removed tooth, will have no function. It may be advisable to have these teeth removed (particularly if a general anaesthetic is planned), due to the difficulty which is sometimes experienced with cleaning.
http://au.health.yahoo.com/041101/25/1v21.html?r=967529625
2006-12-12 04:45:06 · answer #1 · answered by shellbugger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are feeling pain instead of discomfort go see a dentist. When it involves pain in the "teeth" the pain only gets worse and worse.
The reason I say this is because with discomfort motrin will work but anything else calls for more stringent measures.
A day will come when Motrin can no longer dull the pain, but it is your choice to go see a dentist now or later.
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars are the last teeth to erupt. This occurs usually between the ages of 17 and 25. There remains a great deal of controversy regarding whether or not these teeth need to be removed. It is generally suggested that teeth that remain completely buried or un-erupted in a normal position are unlikely to cause harm. However, if these impacted teeth are in an abnormal position (a dentist can show you this on an x-ray), their potential for harm should be assessed.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
2006-12-12 04:55:44 · answer #2 · answered by dymps 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the tooth is bothering you you need to see a dentist. If not, then you don't have to go. (You should still see your dentist twice a year.) Not everyone has to have their wisdom teeth removed. If you have plenty of room in your mouth for them and they don't cause you any pain then there is no need to have them removed.
2006-12-12 04:44:26 · answer #3 · answered by kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If Motrin is working you may be OK. Sometimes the gum tissue that still covers part of the tooth may become inflammed. If that happens you may want to see a dentist.
2006-12-12 04:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by bmoregurl23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wisdom teeth can be dangerous, if they bother u go have em xrayed.
Put a teabag on the tooth , may help.
2006-12-12 04:37:35 · answer #5 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends if it despertly hurts. By example, mine is also coming out, but my sisters took them out because they are not worth it. In addition, they easily rot very quickly.
2006-12-12 04:37:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u will need to see an oral surgeon and one can be recommended by your local dentist
2006-12-12 04:38:21 · answer #7 · answered by sunbun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a dentist!
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2006-12-13 02:03:59 · answer #8 · answered by annbest711 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋