Should wisdom teeth be removed during a bout of gingivitis?

Question

I have a minor bout with ginigivitis and I am scheduled to have my wisdom teeth removed this Friday. The dental assistant said I was good to go for the surgery.

I have had gingivitis for the past several months and went through four treatments including a debridement. I've used prescription mouthwash but recently ran out of it (my gums started to get a little red after that but I bought some regular mouthwash today).

I've brushed and flossed and mouthwashed religiously twice a day almost all the time. My gums look a little better (a lot better than several months ago). Should I go ahead with the surgery or should I call the surgeon and talk to him about it first? I specifically requested this time off from work and I don't want to have to cancel the appointment and re-schedule again.

I am going to drop off my prescriptions for Vicodin, a mouth rinse, and amoxicillin this week.

By the way, the dentist said that they should be removed ASAP since they were causing me some pain.

Answer 1

I would not be concerned unless there was an infection going on. Go ahead with it and express any possible concerns when you go in.