Help whats the difference between impacted and embedded wisdom teeth?!
Question: Help whats the difference between impacted and embedded wisdom teeth?
ive been having problems like jaw issues and gum pain etc i saw my dentist and he done an x-ray and all 4 wisdom teeth are impacted and need to be extracted. Now i'm scared because my mom said hers were in her jaw and needed to be broken to come out. I dont want my jaw broke. So is there a difference between impacted and embedded? What should i expect after the surgery, I am also high risk diabetic last time i had surgery i got VERY ill. Even tho this is a procedure done in an dentist office/ oral surgeon is there anyway i could possible have my Diabetic doctor edocrinologist recommend me being hospitalized to make sure my sugars are stabilized at least a day? And why do wisdom teeth cause people so many problems such as I. its caused me so much jaw pain and stiffness sensative teeth, bad taste/bad breath....
Thanks
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Answers:
Impacted wisdom teeth are wisdom teeth that have not managed to completely break the skin and fully emerge from the gums. These teeth simply stopped, not pushing out to their full potential. This can cause a myriad of problems in the mouth because the tooth generally puts pressure on various parts of the mouth. The pushing can lead to teeth moving around, which can mess up the bite of an individual with an otherwise perfect set of teeth.
Embedded wisdom teeth is when the tooth is fully embedded within the jawbone but does not produce any sign or symptom.
When you schedule your visit to the dentist when you have diabetes, plan to:
Tell your dentist you have diabetes. Also, share any problems with infections or trouble keeping your blood sugar levels under control.
Eat before you go to see your dentist. The best time for dental work is when your blood sugar level is in a normal range and your diabetes medicine action is low. If you take insulin, a morning visit after a normal breakfast is best.
Take your usual medicines before your dentist visit, unless your dentist or doctor tells you to change your dose for dental surgery. Your dentist should consult with your doctor to decide about adjustments in your diabetes medicines or to decide if an antibiotic is needed before surgery to prevent infection.
Stick to your normal meal plan after dental work. If you can't chew well, plan how to get the calories you need. You may need to use your sick-day meal plan that uses more soft or liquid foods.
Wait to have dental surgery until your blood sugar is in better shape, if your diabetes is in poor control. If your dental needs are urgent (pain or swelling), talk to your dentist and doctor about having dental treatment in a hospital or special setting where you can be checked on during and after surgery.
10 years dental experience
http://www.toothclub.gov.hk/en/en_pdf/en…
http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/diabetes…