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[dinosaur2776]

My wisdom tooth has caused me discomfort for very long. It's kind of causing gum swelling now and then and has formed a pit where food get stuck.

I visited a dentist and he said the removal of the wisdom tooth for this case has greater risk cos it sits near a nerve.

He suggested not to proceed.

Is this make sense

 

[reddevil0728]

My wisdom tooth has caused me discomfort for very long. It's kind of causing gum swelling now and then and has formed a pit where food get stuck.

I visited a dentist and he said the removal of the wisdom tooth for this case has greater risk cos it sits near a nerve.

He suggested not to proceed.

Is this make sense

But the near a nerve thing is like a usual thing?

maybe you see another for a second opinion?

 

[gregory_choo]

My wisdom tooth has caused me discomfort for very long. It's kind of causing gum swelling now and then and has formed a pit where food get stuck.

I visited a dentist and he said the removal of the wisdom tooth for this case has greater risk cos it sits near a nerve.

He suggested not to proceed.

Is this make sense

why dont just fill up the pit ?

wisdom tooth has its purpose.

its existance is not to let dentist to pull out and make money.

 

[reddevil0728]

why dont just fill up the pit ?

wisdom tooth has its purpose.

its existance is not to let dentist to pull out and make money.

What's the purpose of wisdom tooth nowadays?

 

[qhong61]

My wisdom tooth has caused me discomfort for very long. It's kind of causing gum swelling now and then and has formed a pit where food get stuck.

I visited a dentist and he said the removal of the wisdom tooth for this case has greater risk cos it sits near a nerve.

He suggested not to proceed.

Is this make sense

Solution?

 

[t2r3st]

I’m suffering some bone loss at the back of my jaw where my wisdom tooth was used to be. But now I might lose the 3rd molar due to bone loss causing it to be a little shakey. There’s a deep pocket now and have occasional pus. No way to salvage it?

 

[qhong61]

I’m suffering some bone loss at the back of my jaw where my wisdom tooth was used to be. But now I might lose the 3rd molar due to bone loss causing it to be a little shakey. There’s a deep pocket now and have occasional pus. No way to salvage it?

See dentist

 

[t2r3st]

See dentist

Already seen one. Was wondering if there’s any other way to salvage.

 

[qhong61]

Already seen one. Was wondering if there’s any other way to salvage.

What did dentist say

 

[LWZ]

Already seen one. Was wondering if there’s any other way to salvage.

What did dentist say

I also have gum pockets and bone loss, and recently went for scaling and root planing at NDC.

@orpisia

 

[orpisia]

I also have gum pockets and bone loss, and recently went for scaling and root planing at NDC.

@orpisia

dental again

i'm out of here

 

[reddevil0728]

dental again

i'm out of here

what happened?

 

[Pocoyoz]

do normal dentists do molar band for cracked tooth? ndcs appt few weeks away.


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[Venusys]

You have pretty serious periodontitis, likely need to do surgery by Periodontal specialist. Alternatively, please visit a dentist who has dental laser, laser is better to treat if conditions still can be salvaged. Find a dental with laser pls, less invasive. PM me if you need recommendation

 

[Venusys]

Its going to cost a bomb. PM me if you need recommendation.

 

[luei74]

Can check if I decided not to extract my wisdom tooth, I will have to go for operation next time?

 

[Venusys]

Can check if I decided not to extract my wisdom tooth, I will have to go for operation next time?

It depends if your wisdom tooth will be giving you problems next time. Few things to consider :

1. Pain
2. Food trap
3. Gum infection
4. Cavity

 

[mikezuper]

I have a thinning teeth where my front top and bottom becoming more and more translucent over the years. I am afraid it might break one day.

What might be the cause? Anyone know how to fix?

Thanks in advance

 

[Pocoyoz]

You have pretty serious periodontitis, likely need to do surgery by Periodontal specialist. Alternatively, please visit a dentist who has dental laser, laser is better to treat if conditions still can be salvaged. Find a dental with laser pls, less invasive. PM me if you need recommendation

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cracked tooth syndrome. don't have periodontitis.


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[Venusys]

I have a thinning teeth where my front top and bottom becoming more and more translucent over the years. I am afraid it might break one day.

What might be the cause? Anyone know how to fix?

Thanks in advance

Sounds like over brushing or lost of calcium.. Probably can go for bioclear restoration.. Check with your dentist