Thank you for sharing your detailed concern â itâs completely valid to feel anxious about going through another extraction. Your decision to get only the upper wisdom tooth removed based on current symptoms is appropriate and aligned with conservative dental principles.
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Why your dentist suggested monitoring the lower tooth:
Lower wisdom teeth, especially if impacted but asymptomatic, donât always need immediate removal. Removing them preemptively can sometimes lead to more trauma than benefit unless thereâs pain, infection, or damage to nearby teeth.
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What to watch for in the lower wisdom tooth:
Swelling or pain in the gum behind it
Food lodgement
Difficulty opening mouth
Bad breath or pus discharge
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About sensitivity on the other side:
That could be early enamel wear or exposed dentin â not necessarily wisdom tooth-related. But letâs monitor that area, use desensitizing toothpaste, and reduce cold/sour food temporarily.
Next Steps
ð¹ Get a full-mouth OPG (if not done yet) ð¹ Schedule a 6-monthly follow-up for clinical + radiographic evaluation ð¹ If lower wisdom tooth causes repeated problems, removal can be planned at the right time under proper anesthesia with minimal trauma
Health Tips
Keep wisdom tooth areas very clean with interdental brushes and warm saline rinses Avoid sticky/retentive food near partially erupted wisdom teeth Donât ignore mild symptoms â treat early Regular dental visits every 6 months You're being proactive â thatâs the best thing you can do to preserve your oral health. Extractions are avoidable if we detect and manage early.