So I'm somewhat concerned about the dentist I just started going to, I went due to an emergency and he was the only person I could get into right away. Yesterday at my check-up he told me "that he doesn't like the looks of my wisdom teeth" and he wants to remove the remaining 3 teeth. I am 29, have had no problems with these teeth and I wasn't show my x-rays to see if they were impacted or not.
This guy is licensed to perform general dentistry only, but he wants to remove them himself, in his office on two seperate occasions. Is this normal practice, from what I hear this is not a procedure I want done using Novocaine.
Thanks!
2007-07-03 13:52:05 · 8 answers · asked by manyfacestosee 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Now that you have time to..get another opinion.
2007-07-03 13:57:50 · answer #1 · answered by ronedon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many factors involved when considering the removal of wisdom teeth. But generally, most people have trouble cleaning wisdom teeth properly and so they are a problem waiting to happen. Or the wisdom teeth don't function and so are not helping you any...and could hurt you later if they decay. In the case of impacted wisdom teeth they can cause an infection back there, develop into a cyst or cause damage to the tooth ahead of it.
Wisdom teeth are usually much easier to remove the younger the patient is, and the patient heals better the younger they are. More reasons to electively remove teeth that are not helping you out.
General dentists can do whatever they are comfortable doing and they can do whatever specialists do, as long as they do it as well as a specialist would. Removing teeth is generally not a problem for the dentist. It is the patient who may be frightened or phobic about the whole event. Local anaesthetic is just fine for removing teeth in most people. But if you are anxious about it, then see a dentist who does nitrous sedation, IV sedation, general anaesthtic in a hospital like environment or an Oral Surgeon.
Removing them in 2 seperate appointments is fine again as long as the patient is OK with it. It means a shorter time for your mouth being open each appointment. I prefer to do them all in one appointment since patients only have to go through it once and heal up once.
Novocaine has not been used as an anaesthetic for 30 or 40 years.
2007-07-03 14:35:57 · answer #2 · answered by Dave F 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Extracting a tooth is one thing... but wisdom teeth are tricky and belong in a class all of their own. The root runs deep, and the older you are the greater the chances of the root becoming infused to your jaw bone -- essentially requiring an extreme amount of attention for proper extraction. That said, there are some options. Universities or dental schools often provide clinical care free of charge to people that cannot afford / do not have health or dental coverage. You could also try calling all the dentists in your area and explaining your situation -- hopefully you can find someone sympathetic to your needs and they may help you establish a payment plan feasible for you. I truly feel for you and wish you the best of luck.
2016-04-01 06:28:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have concerns about a medical procedure or the practitioner providing it, it is your right to refuse the procedure. You obviously have concerns about the dentist and the safety of the procedure. You have listed each concern that you have, and if you want us to tell you, "Don't do it!" we'll tell you. Don't do it. Simply say, "I'd like a referral to an oral surgeon, please" and if the dentist objects, say "Thank you for your assistance," and leave. By the way, a very good source of dental care, if available, is the nearest dental school. I had braces, an extraction, and six "gum" grafts done at OU School of Dentistry.
2007-07-03 14:34:34 · answer #4 · answered by july 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your wisdom teeth have cavities? Are they "in" or below the gum? If they are in your mouth they may be a source for cavities or may already have decay. If so they are a source for decay and infection. I do usually recommend that my patients have their wisdom teeth out because you do not want to be older having them out due to an abscess/ toothache because there is a higher chance for complications like jaw fracture etc. General dentists can perform wisdom teeth extractions if they choose too. You can opt to see an oral surgeon if that makes you more comfortable.
2007-07-03 14:00:24 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, you should get looked at by someone else to see what they say. or even go back to the office and demand that you want to see your x-rays. they have to show them to you. and if you know what is what, then you can decide by looking at it if it needs done or not.
2007-07-03 14:00:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the choice is yours.if it's in the ryt place then dont remove it..
2007-07-03 14:18:37 · answer #7 · answered by boracay_skunk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it, it's a trap.
2007-07-03 13:55:00 · answer #8 · answered by Violet R 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋