I am 22 and I have 3 wisdom teeth that are fully in and don’t bother me at all. My husband has heard some horror stories about what effects wisdom teeth can have if I don’t get them out. Like sinus problems and headaches. Is that true that they could cause problems if I don’t get them taken out?
2007-11-14 05:02:17 · 12 answers · asked by ryandonel11 2 in Health ➔ Dental
If they are fully erupted, what is the problem? Some people do have room for their wisdom teeth, and you sound like one of them. Some people do not get all 4 of their wisdom teeth, but if you have never had them checked you should, just to make sure #4 isn't hiding somewhere under the gum causing problems with the tooth in front of it.
Wisdom teeth aren't usualll the main cause of problems with sinuses or headaches and they are relatively easy to remove the roots are coned-shaped which makes them easier to remove.
Have your dentist take a panorex x-ray if you haven't been in a while and he can consult with you further on which way to go
2007-11-14 05:24:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a question you should be asking your dentist, not us, and I'd suggest you ask at your next checkup. However, if they're fully in and not causing problems you may be one of the lucky few with enough room for them and in that case they shouldn't cause any problems. The horror stories you've heard are about the problems that can result when there isn't enough room and they get impacted. I can't think of any reason why they would cause headaches or sinus trouble if they're not impacted. Nevertheless, it wouldn't hurt to ask your dentist.
By the way, you didn't say anything about the fourth one. Have you had it removed, or has it not appeared yet? If the other three are fully in and it isn't, you might have a problem there and you should get some x-rays taken.
2007-11-14 05:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by ConcernedCitizen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your wisdom teeth are no different than your other teeth, they just come in a lot later in life. If you have room in your mouth, the teeth are coming in fine and they don't hurt you, there is no reason to have them out. You get headaches and sinus problems when you already have a full set of teeth and there is no room for the wisdom teeth. You could talk to your dentist and see what he/she thinks.
The problem with wisdom teeth is not that they are different and automatically flawed. The problem is that if you don't have room for them, they will cause problems when they try to come it. Having your wisdom teeth removed is a case by case thing.
2007-11-14 05:17:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have room for them and they're not bothering you, then they should be fine to leave in. The only problem people have is keeping them clean because they are so far back in the mouth. If you can't keep them clean, you could end up with a giant cavity in the tooth, and at that point, many people opt to extract it than get it fixed. If you do get them out, then you need to do so by about 25 years of age. As you get older, the bone gets harder and the roots of the teeth get longer and more developed and it would be more difficult to extract the teeth.
2007-11-17 18:56:25 · answer #4 · answered by Kristen S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd say no. If its bleeding that bad you need to contact your surgeon. There "should" be a surgeon on call if you call the office, but if not i'd call my family dr. If you cant get ahold of any dr by phone, i'd consider going to the ER or an urgent care center since you wont be able to sleep properly and dont want blood dripping down your throat and possibly aspirate it. When i had mine out-there was very little bleeding despite the fact that I had no stiches (its a newer technique, that leaves the patient in less pain and allows teh wound to "breathe") and it certainly didnt last for 8 hours. You NEED to eat too-be careful you dont get so low on energy that you pass otu or something. At very least keep your fluids up and not just with water-you need electrolytes too (think iced tea, gatorade, sprite, gingerale, vitamin water...) I'd stay away from cafeine right now though too. I hope you can easily contact someone! Warm rags (or food) ar ethe absolute worst thing you can do! Warmths increases blood flow! Use ice packs (a bag a frozen peas works too-just dont eat them when your done with them!)
2016-04-04 00:52:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not true. If they cause no problems leave them alone. I had mine removed in my forties, not because of problems but because they're really hard to keep clean and flossed and they were starting to get cavities. Dentists don't like to work on them since they're so far back in the mouth.
2007-11-14 06:25:19 · answer #6 · answered by Bill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have my wisdom teeth too, but I plan to take them out soon....dispite the fact that i'm scared of pain.
2007-11-14 05:10:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was the same as you, had them out but no problems and my dentist highly recommended having them removed. I was told the same thing that eventually they will bother me so I just had them removed and it was a breeze.
2007-11-14 05:09:28 · answer #8 · answered by It's a girl due 5/11/09 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definantally should get them taken out. They can cause problems such as rotting and they will hurt really bad when you try to eat. My husband had this problem and he is so glad he got them taken out. They did cause an amount of problems
2007-11-14 05:08:47 · answer #9 · answered by Danielle 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a special branch to remove wisdom tooth in dentistry. I worked for a dental hospital for four years. there are lot of instruments to remove that tooth easily. don't worry go for removal
2007-11-14 05:15:28 · answer #10 · answered by sekhgo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋