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Hi all , Is there any alternative way to treat horizontal impacted teeth? other than removing it ? I want to avoid surgery and post pain or any infections... please guide me as early as possible ... Thanks all

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Hloo Sir For the tooth that is impacted on the bone can not be treated by any other way than its removal because there is no such medication for it And it is cause a you pain and trouble you should ...  Read More

I visited my dentist and after the xray it was found that i have horizontally impacted wisdom tooth in lower right area ( wisdom tooth not visible from outside , completely covered under the gum) . as of now , it's causing dull continuous pain around that area . My question is 1) Will i eventually have to get them removed ? 2) after the procedure d

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If tooth is horizontally impacted, it has to be removed. The procedure is done under local anesthesia, so the area will be numbed.dentist will suture the socket site completely after extraction. ...  Read More

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I have horizontally impacted wisdom tooth in lower right area creating excess pressure and pain to adjacent molars . The tooth is completely covered under the gum ( cannot be seen from outside ) .. my question is .. is there a chance of nerve damage after removal .. ( as the jaw nerve which gives Sensation to cheek and lower lip is quite close to w

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There is no chance of nerve damage while removing impacted wisdom tooth as such usually. Xray has to be taken prior to extraction. ...  Read More

I am suffering from Bruxism since past 18 months which has affected my life badly. A well reputed dentist checked my X Ray and told me to get CBCT done for wisdom teeth. But then he honestly said that in my case horizontal wisdom teeth extraction is not possible since it is resting on mandibular nerve and there are high chances of facial parathesia

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Bruxism is conscious or unconscious grinding of teeth mostly at night (or sometimes during the day). It is mostly due to stress or anxiety. For bruxism you can get a night guard made and use it. If th ...  Read More

I underwent a surgery to remove horizontally impacted wisdom teeth 6 days back. The doctor had prescribed me pain medications for 5 days and now I'm on no pain killers. The extraction site has a throbbing pain which gets relieved after taking paracetamol 650mg for 4 hrs. Do I need to visit the surgeon again or this pain after 6 days of surgery is a

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Visit dentist if pain is unbearable. In horizontal impactions the surgical site needs little more time to heal if there has been extensive bone cutting. Also there are chances of dry socket usually if ...  Read More

I'm having pain around impacted wisdom teeth. I've had RCT done next tooth to wisdom one few weeks ago. When dentist hit on wisdom teeth it didn't pain but pain hit on RCT one it pained but on sides of the tooth. I'm having sharp pain if i drink or tea anything hot such as lukewarm water or meal. Is it due to RCT or impacted wisdom teeth? Should i

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Need to see if the rct is proper. Anyway do get your impacted tooth removed since that would cause food judgement and decay of the rc treated tooth again. The wisdom tooth looks decayed too ...  Read More

Should wisdom teeth removed .becoz 2 year before I went for right side impacted teeth removal ...it was very painful during removal ...so now left side also impacted teeth create problem...so it is necessary to remove ...n how much time it's take to remove

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If problem is there then go for extraction. ...  Read More

Now its been more dan two years... Constantly paining my wisdom teeth... But i recently came to know that its impacted wisdom teeth.. So wants to enquire whether Dr. does such type of surgical or not..

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Dentist will do d removal of teeth....contact your nearby dentist ...  Read More

Will removal of impacted wisdom teeth relieve pressure in the TMJ joint? Will it help to control the TMJ disorder and Jaw popping and ear problems arising from it? Or there is no need to remove the wisdom teeth if they are not causing any pain?

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Wisdom tooth removal will not solve TMJ clicking or ear problems. ...  Read More

I want to remove my impacted wisdom teeth... Wlould you dont mind to recommend me a hospital in jaigon who does such surgical... And its location and contact details...

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U can see in practo...nearby dentist ...  Read More

I am facing temporal headache (left side ) and neck and traps pains from 2 years years off and on This opg is 7 days old. Recently when I chewing food i feel my temporal and eye pains severely for Seconds. Tooth pains rarely but neck and temporal pains a lot Is this pain from this impacted tooth Please guide i feel very depressed all time tried ev

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Hi firstly we need to check is it pain radiating to ear or throat Pain in tooth like swelling in particularly gum area, Unable to open mouth properly Even eye pain rarely occurs in lower wisdom tooth ...  Read More

I am having pain in my left side of wisdom teeth nearby and left side jaw left side headache and both side head side points ache dizziness i visited to a dentist he has given me rexidine m gel and one tablet to take what should i do now i am attaching the pics of my teeth

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Hello Better to opt for extraction of teeth ...  Read More

I m a breastfeeding mother having 5 month old baby.and have a wisdom teeth cavity which cause pain during nights. Already removed my right side wisdom teeth cavity 2 years before.my doubt is removeing this teeth during this time cause harm to baby as it involves using numbness injection and tablets consumption...

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U can Consult me ...  Read More

I have X ray and CBCT report of wisdom tooth Can oral and maxillofacial surgeon please advise is it safe to remove. Will I get permanent nerve damage . Do I really need to remove it Will I get nerve issues pre ? All drs telling it's complicated issues to handle and risk so avoid it . More reports will be sent

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It is very close to the nerve that’s true, if it’s troubling you a lot You can ask your surgeon for a coronectomy in which the crown portion of the tooth will be removed and the roots associated with ...  Read More

I got a wisdom tooth but it was grown in cross direction due to that front teeth was infected as cavity so , doctor recommended to remove wisdom teeth and make a root cap for front cavity teeth. Is it mandatory to remove the wisdom teeth?

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Hello It is hundred percent mandatory to remove the wisdom tooth because it cannot be treated with other treatments ...  Read More

Hello doctors Here i am sharing opg Plz read this opg and suggest the right way I wanna know that removal of wisdom teeth is required or not ??? Thank you

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Hello There is a need for removal of wisdom tooth ...  Read More

Hello Sir/ Mam my horizontal wisdom tooth is paining sometimes like gum swelling and feel discomfort..so doctor suggested to go for extraction..so my question is how much pain is thr after post surgery plssss reply i m very nervous .pain is bearable or not ... during surgery Pain hoga??? i attached my X ray pls reply

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Hello sir. The procedure is conducted in local anaesthesia so you won't feel pain during the procedure Post surgery mild pain is there for which medicines are prescribed No need to be nervous ...  Read More

I have pain in my both Right side upper and lower jaw, cheek, ear, back of the jaw, neck and sometimes near the eye. I consulted a ENT doctor and they said its a GERD issue. And I consulted a dentist and done a X ray which diagnosed as impacted wisdom teeth. And I removed my right side upper wisdom teeth. And the dentist told not to remove the lowe

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Pain might be due to sinusitis no need to get your lower wisdom teeth removed if you are feeling pain on mouth opening chewing yawning then TMJ issue could be the reason orofacial pain can be due to v ...  Read More

This is my upper molar impacted wisdom tooth and there is cavity...any filling is possible in that case??

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It’s not possible to access the caries in an upper third molar that has not erupted completely. ...  Read More

My lower impacted wisdom tooth is due for surgical extraction. I have history of allergy to pencillin. So any new medicine i get a bit worried. Usually i take paracetamol as pain killer but this time dentist said it will not be enough. I have bp and earlier had tachycardia both controlled now with medicine. Yakin dilzem cd 120 and telma 40 Now bp

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Hello, if you’re allergic to penicillin don’t worry., not all drugs will cause allergy, for safer side take lignocaine Anaesthesia test dose before administering anaesthesia to avoid undue reactions, ...  Read More

I have a wisdom tooth extraction. Lower wisdom tooth impacted. I am allergic to pencillin. So taking Azithromycin. Earlier i used to take Opara 1000mg as painkiller after tooth extraction. Never taken any other painkiller other than paracetamol This time dentist Said i will need painkiller like etoshine. Is it safe? I have bp but controlled with m

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As per dentist anything ...  Read More

I got my impacted (horizontally placed) wisdom tooth extracted almost 2 weeks ago. While the stitches have been removed and most of the swelling is down, the part where the bone was shaved is still mildly swollen. I do feel stiff in the same area when i chew or open my mouth. I do sometimes feel that some small liquid is coming out of the surgical

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Hello Advise to do mouth opening exercise exercises It will take at least a month for you to completely become more free ...  Read More

I recently got my braces on upper jaw. I have two wisdom teeth in lower jaw which are not yet erupted but opg xray shows that they are in weird position. Should i get them removed before getting the braces? or there is no need for removal at all? Also do I have any milk tooth that needs to be extracted? i have attached my opg xray results. kindly

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Hello Better to get them extracted before getting the treatment done ...  Read More

I have wisdom teeth horizontal but don't cause pain I have cavity on it I have done temporary filing what i should do

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Hello You can go for extraction of the tooth when you get pain but some given day definitely you have to get the tooth removed ...  Read More

My Wisdom tooth got removed around 2 months ago, but since then my rest of the teeth have become sensitive teeth I can't eat anything sweet ,anything cold .what to do?

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The teeth next to extracted tooth might have sensitivity. ...  Read More

I have crooked third molar or wisdom teeth which now causing problem in my second molar. Orthodontist suggested me to remove second molar which will create space for crooked wisdom teeth and solve the problem but when i asked will my crooked wisdom teeth cause problem in future, orthodontist said usually after removing second molar, crooked wisdom

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Hello sir I would recommend you to go for third molar extraction and RCT for second molar. For further queries you can have an online consultation with me. ...  Read More

I see the new wisdom teeth growth which is painful for me, local dentist suggested for teeth extraction which costs arround 6-8k and also mentioned that I may loose sense of the left side lip for temporary (6 months) , which made me even fearful, kindly help me with this . I'm attaching the relevant photos

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Surgical extraction is needed. There are chances of bleeding and paresthesia (numbness) which will ho away with time. ...  Read More

Hi, all I see that rapid growth in my new wisdom teeth, which is slightly bent towards the left and it's damaging the skin. I consulted a local dentist, he suggested for the teeth extraction which is new wisdom teeth and also which is in the top of the new teeth. And the cost mentioned is 6-8k. I'm looking for the second opinion and and the second

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Hello! I certainly understand your concern, getting it removed is the best option and solution.. As these teeth are is non functional and causing issues ...  Read More

How much pain is thr during surgery for removal of horizontal wisdom tooth.,..and how much time does the surgery take?? pls reply...pls suggest good surgeon in Pune city

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Hello You will be given anaesthesia during the procedure. That causes numbness in that region and you may feel pull-like pain during the treatment procedure. Time varies depending upon the position of ...  Read More

I have planned to take my impacted wisdom teeth on the lower bottom right part of my face which is entrapped under the gums. So it was creating a problem of trapping food and getting inflamed. But the left bottom one is not doing anything like that or causing any inflammation. do i have to remove that ine also. Please find the xray attached.

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Yes. It’s a distoangular impacted tooth. If not now it will create problems in the future ...  Read More

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