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Q: Wisdom Teeth

asked by: unknownperson on July 31st, 2007

Experienced User

I can feel my lower wisdom teeth coming in. It feels as if they're coming up straight and as if I have "room" for them.

Would it still be wise to get them removed? If so, why?

Also, I do not feel any teeth coming in on top. Do they usually come in at different times, or is there a possible chance I don't have upper wisdom teeth?

Thank you very much for your answer.

Replies(3)

TMJWorld

replied on July 31st, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Hey

if you have room for them then there really isnt a reason to get them pulled. your top ones may not have even started moving yet or you may not have them at all. the only way to find that out would be to get an x ray. at your next dental appt . ask for a pano and that will show where the teeth are. from what it sounds like there is no need to have them pulled.

unknownperson

replied on August 4th, 2007

Experienced User

Ok, thank you. When I go I'll remember to ask for a Pano.

But another question. I hear most people get them pulled even when there is room because they grow wrong; say at an angle or something. What's the chances of that?

TMJWorld

replied on August 5th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Hey

it really depends. id say a 50-50 chance. either they are or they arent. getting that pano will give you an idea and then you can decide wether or not its a good idea to have them pulled. I had mine pulled cause of tmd and i didnt have too much room for them. (oh and if you do get them pulled id go for all at once. that way you only have to do it once. Smile

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