Wisdom Teeth?!
Question:
Wisdom Teeth?
Hey, ill be turning 17 years old this August. A couple of months ago I had a dentist appointment and he told me that he could see my wisdom teeth very good and that I should have them pulled over the next year. For the last few days I have been having horrible teeth pain in my left and right side of my mouth on the bottom in the very back, today I noticed on either side to white hard dots that look like teeth... could they be my wisdom teeth or am I too young? What else could they be?
Answers:
Most people live with them and can go about having them until they become a problem. Since that seems to be the case for you, have your dentist show you the X-rays and let you know how they are all growing. If your teeth are IMPACTED, that means they are growing crooked, which will of course cause pain & discomfort to the other teeth. If this is the case, see what the benefits of having them all taken out at the same time, it will save you more than one uncomfortable experience.
I had all mine taken out at the same time, and since two were affecting a nerve, I suggested to be given local anesthesia. I hate needles anywhere near my mouth, and I would have gone nuts.
Best wishes to you, learn all you can before you have to pay big bucks for no reason.