I am 48 years old and have been told by my dentist today that my front teeth have short roots and I would be in danger in maybe 5 years time of loosing my teeth. He is referring me to a specialist to see about augmenting the front teeth by adding bone cartilage. Can you clarify what he means? I really do not want to have implants as my front teeth are a lovely shape and I want to hold on to them for as long as I can. Also, I had a very deep filling today in my back wisdom tooth. The same dentist told me that it might not take and that I would have to have root canal treatment done if it continues to give me trouble. He also suggested that I have it removed if it does cause continual trouble, as it is an ‘8’ and wouldn’t be seen and its absence wouldn’t effect my jawline. What is your advice on this? Should I bother with root canal to ensure a strong jawline for future years, or just have it removed? It is very far back.Thanks a million.
Posts Tagged ‘wisdom tooth removal’
Is My Dentist Giving Me the Right Advice?
Friday, April 24th, 2015My Wisdom Tooth Is Very Brittle But I’m Scared Of What Will Happen. What Should I Do?
Thursday, June 12th, 2014Hello. I have a wisdom tooth on the left of my jaw. It is quite broken and parts of it are down to the gum-line. It has a hole in the middle where my filing has fallen out and it is very brittle and breaks a lot. I’m currently in a lot of pain with it and need to visit the dentist but I’m very scared of the dentist. What will happen? Will it be painful? Will they have to pull my tooth out and as I’m scared it will hurt will they be able to give me anything? I hope you can help me understand what will happen. Thank you.
I Think My Wisdom Tooth Is Coming Through But I Am Worried It Could Be Something Serious. Can You Help Me?
Monday, October 28th, 2013Hello, right at the back of my mouth where my wisdom tooth would be there is a piece of gum that is inflamed like a little bubble.
It happened a few days ago but went down. Now it has come back again. It is only painful to push on though and is not causing me too much distress at the moment. I also have a filling on to tooth next to it which I’m not sure would make any difference. I’m also suffering with a cold at the minute so I’m unsure as to whether this could affect it either.
I’m assuming it might just be my wisdom teeth coming through as I am 24 years old but I’m worried it could be something serious.
Please help me with this!
Thanks.
Can you remove my infected wisdom tooth before I move to New York next week?
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 Hi Mr Hughes,
I recently saw my local dentist who told me my wisdom tooth is infected and I need to have it removed. Trouble is, I move to NYC next week and was told that I would have to referred for a hospital consultation. I am currently not in any pain, but am aware it could flair up at any time and of course I don’t want this to happen when in the states. I wondered how much it cost to have it removed privately or if there’s anyway I could have this surgery sooner. Also I am also concerned that I have already had 4 teeth removed when I had braces as a teenager and I am worried that it’s not good to have any more out as it can change to shape of your face in due time.
Many thanks.
I have an impacted wisdom tooth so the dentist has advised that I have the second molar tooth removed instead, is this the only method of treatment available to me?
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 Hi,
I have had pain for about a week now and booked an emergency dental appointment this week and following a number of x-rays the hospital says I have an impacted wisdom tooth. He wants to extract the 2nd molar instead of the wisdom tooth next week but I don’t think the impact is that serious yet and would rather have the wisdom out. I was only in pain for a few days and now it is fine so imagine it is the early stage and my 2nd molar can be saved. I’ve read up on all the problems following 2nd molar extraction such as early loss of adjacent teeth and opposite teeth. Also, I don’t want it to affect my bite and don’t want a big gap in my mouth!
Could someone have a look at the x-ray and give me a second opinion?
Thanks
