Someone told me this because my wisdom teeth are almost horizontal and they are apparently lying on a nerve. Is this possible? Should I have them taken out anyway. One dentist says yes, the other no. Help???
2007-01-12 07:27:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Nerve damage can be done in regular wisdom tooth extraction.
I suppose, as with any surgery, you need to weigh the pros and cons. Many people get wisdom teeth extracted when they are not having problems and show no signs of potential problems. If the teeth are causing problems then the teeth need to come out!
I had my wisdom teeth (3 of them) taken out one week before the start of my senior year. Like you, I had two horizontal wisdom teeth. This is not an uncommon occurrance, especially given the fact all teeth are attached or adjacent to nerves.
Personally, I would question the one dentist's ability. That would concern me greatly that he wouldn't feel comfortable extracting a horizontal positioned tooth. Many dentists do these extractions but your best bet is to go to an oral surgeon who is more skilled at extractions.
Good Luck.
2007-01-12 07:42:01 · answer #1 · answered by seriouslysanibel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a dentist and you don't have to listen to my advice but I think you should if you dont then your teeth will start to curve in on each other this happends because there isnt enough room for your wisdom teeth to grow so they push the rest of your teeth together so it can get in this is why your supposed to have them removed when your young so things like this dont happen I say ask a different dentist one with a very good college degree and if I was you I would get them dont BEFORE you need to put braces in.
2007-01-12 07:34:52 · answer #2 · answered by killadogman 1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly When my wisdom teeth were pulled they showed me how the roots were close to a nerve that if nicked could make my bottom lip numb. They worked the tooth out in such a way they missed the nerve so all is well.
2007-01-12 07:31:27 · answer #3 · answered by fortyninertu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. That's what happened to me, my dentist told me my wisdom tooth was on a nerve so I could lose feeling on one side. He was so good it didn't happen at all considering he also had to take some bone with him too. I didn't feel too great afterwards, definitely take the medicine, it will take a while to feel better. I got dry socket afterwards, not on the side with the nerve/bone thing. That's when the bone is exposed, very painful, so watch out for that. Taking out your wisdom teeth has its benefits. I think you should go to a surgeon like I did, not a regular dentist. Your insurance may cover the whole thing too.
2007-01-12 07:34:39 · answer #4 · answered by Brandnewshoes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had no numbness with mine being taken out. I'm sure it could happen if you don't have a great surgeon. Ask the surgeon these questions. Make sure you get the answers that make you feel comfortable before getting the surgery.
2007-01-12 07:33:10 · answer #5 · answered by Squeegee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically the nerve lies to the facial or lingual (cheek or tongue side) or the tooth being taken out. However, it is possible for the roots of a tooth to wrap around the nerve, or be in close proximity to the nerve. The general risk of nerve damage is quite low, but that doesn't mean it won't happen.
2007-01-12 14:38:34 · answer #6 · answered by PsychicChimp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-29 11:55:43 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chances of permanent numbness is very low. Your dentist should have told you that.
2007-01-12 07:36:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible, that is why you sign a consent form. If the root goes into the mandibular nerve, you can have prolonged numbness when the tooth is extracted
2007-01-12 08:34:31 · answer #9 · answered by JenJen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not suppose to. If a person that doesn't know what their doing, could damage it. My husband had his removed and he is fine.
2007-01-12 07:34:06 · answer #10 · answered by Xena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋