1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Horizontally impacted wisdom tooth

Horizontally impacted wisdom tooth

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

...

455 Views v

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 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

...

1088 Views v

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

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced dentist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

doctor profile image doctor profile image doctor profile image doctor profile image +194
Consult with a dentist
Online now

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

...

324 Views v

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 have an impacted horizontal wisdom tooth. Is it recommended to remove it or be as it is?

15 Views v

If u have persistent pain .. that is u take meds and it subside for some time and again pain starts. Then def go for a iopa check whether it is pressing the adjacent teeth then def go for its tranalve ...  Read More

Need to get 1 horizontally impacted wisdom tooth removed and 1 normal wisdom tooth extraction. Should I go for general or local anaesthesia?

438 Views v

Well if you are medically fit , and not totally apprehensive the procedure is routinely done under local anaesthesia by specialist oral surgeons . You should get a complete jaw X-ray called OPG and co ...  Read More

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

1687 Views v

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

Horizontal wisdom tooth removal.The teeth is slightly visible and completely horizontal. And its started to decay and pain

141 Views v

Extraction is the best treatment in such cases. ...  Read More

Pain in wisdom tooth. Wisdom tooth is horizontal in lower left jaw.Cannot open mouth fully

93 Views v

Get it extacted ...  Read More

My lower wisdom tooth is coming and it is horizontally oriented due to which there is a gap between it and the adjacent molar in which food gets stuck. Should i get the wisdom tooth extracted?

139 Views v

Yes...it would be better if you get an x-ray done and assess the situation...it would be better to get the wisdom teeth removed early so that your adjacent teeth dosent get affected ...  Read More

I am having pain in right lower jaw due to horizontal wisdom tooth.. I have uploaded the xray.. Please suggest.. Thank you in advance.

556 Views v

Hi.. your tooth is horizontally impacted and as you are having pain its better you get it removed. You can also prevent damage to the front tooth by getting it removed otherwise there will get stuck i ...  Read More

Hello sir / mam.i did my wisdom tooth extraction on last week ..it was a horizontal one...omfs removed both upper and lower third molar teeth . Now it's been a week ..but the swelling only partially reduced ...and I feel so tight around left cheek due to swelling...pain is common till now? When should I stop worrying about dry socket...I am going t

...

18 Views v

Hlo mam…..kindly answer to some of my questions:- R u experiencing throbbing pain or mild to moderate pain? R u having fever on and off? How much swelling has reduced? Is the cheek tightness has incre ...  Read More

Observing little redness inside cheek near lower wisdom tooth since last three days. Had history of tobacco chewing but stopped since last five months. Sometimes use to chew pan without tobacco. The place was also being irritated by tooth pick sometimes as there is a cavity next to wisdom tooth. How to treat this?

33 Views v

The redness shown appears to be localized irritation of the buccal mucosa adjacent to the lower wisdom tooth. Given the history of repeated toothpick trauma and a cavity/food-trapping area near the wi ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have an impacted wisdom tooth that has been advised for surgical removal. I also think I may have cavities in some of my other teeth. I would like to get a complete dental check-up. Can you please: - Examine all of my teeth for cavities and gum problems? - Advise if I need a full mouth examination and an OPG (full mouth X-ray)? - Le

...

74 Views v

Complete evaluation Can be done Next procedures can plan accordingly ...  Read More

Hi! I've been a diabetic type 1 patient since 2012 and I want to extract my RCT tooth, wisdom teeth and look to cure minor cavities. As my teeth alignment is zigzag and small mouth while I have to look after diabetes level.

71 Views v

Hello You can go for extraction of your RCT treated tooth, removal of wisdom tooth and cavity filling but make sure that your diabetic is well controlled. ...  Read More

Extreme pain caused due to swelling around wisdom tooth, please suggest medicines to reduce swelling and pain

101 Views v

Hello Please consult the dentist in person ...  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

111 Views v

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 have pain in my left lower wisdom tooth.. I feel like there is slight swelling. I applied Rexidin Gel for the same.. should I continue applying it ? Can you please suggest the turnaround for this ?

142 Views v

It’s better to take an X ray-OPG..It will give clear picture why it’s hurting .. And if any treatment is required or just medicines will be enough .. ...  Read More

Pain on left temple[stops whenever i take pain killers ] also facing chronic neck and shoulder pain with stiffness from 1 year[not continuous] also facing anxiety many times mild tinnitus all time from 6 months. Is all these are due to impaction or something else.

62 Views v

Hello Kindly get the wisdom tooth extracted ...  Read More

Sir/Madam Opg attached. Are the wisdom tooth require to be extracted. Lower left and right. I sometimes feel pain in the jaw. And sometimes normal

128 Views v

Hello Yes, you need to get that extracted ...  Read More

Hi it's the 6th day of my wisdom teeth removal I still have pain in my upper jaw both the side although I got the upper left wisdom tooth removed but why my right side is also paining and still upper jaw is paining badly

299 Views v

Hello Since the surgical site is still freshly extracted so it takes time to heal If it is extremely paining then kindly visit once to your dentist ...  Read More

I’m having pain in my wisdom tooth as well as the tooth next to it, which already has an RCT. I’m not sure whether I should get both removed or only the wisdom tooth. Also, please let me know if any surgical treatment is needed for the RCT tooth. I’ve attached the X-ray for reference.

107 Views v

Hello The RCT tooth has got infection so needs a retreatment and also it will be better to get the wisdom tooth extracted Surgical extraction will be needed ...  Read More

Hello doctors here i am 28 years old girl .. I am worried about my wisdom tooth Is it neceassary to remove asymptomatic impacted mesioangular wisdom tooth ... Is removal very painful or not ..

128 Views v

Wisdom tooth may create caries in the adjacent molars depending on the angulation. It is better to have the tooth extracted as not extracting may create other complication. Extraction is a painless p ...  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

112 Views v

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

Hi doctors, good day! I had a horizontal impacted wisdom tooth, got surgery 12 days ago. And they removed stitches last Friday, and mentioned everything seemed fine. But post that, since Saturday (last 4 days) I seem to have this growth, like a small, soft bump, in that area. The area aches very mildly, and at times food gets lodged under the bump

...

138 Views v

Hi.. the growth might be a suture granuloma and is not uncommon. Just see if the size increases else it shall resolve on its own. In case it persists, pls pay visit to an Oral surgeon for further eval ...  Read More

Doctor prescribed me prescription for wisdom tooth, but i got confused, plz help how to apply Gel, oil and for how many days.

70 Views v

Hello Apply the gel leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse it off after that Do not have any food or water for 15 minutes ...  Read More

I am pregnant..just 45 days Having wisdom tooth pain which is so heavy.. Is it good to take treatment

73 Views v

It is not advisable to take treatment in the first trimester ...  Read More

I think there is a hole. .is there any hole can u tell me??is temporary filling can be done in this impacted tilted partially erupt wisdom tooth there is no sensitivity or pain...i dont extract it pls help me

95 Views v

Yes if there is no tenderness or sensitivity you can ...  Read More

Hi. I have attached my opg here. Can anyone confirm from the opg whether my lower right wisdom tooth removal will result in nerve injury? I am anxious about it. Have no problem with the wisdom tooth till now.l but there's a big cavity. Looking for suggestions. Should I wait till the pain comes or remove it. Pls suggest. Thanks in advance.

148 Views v

The third molar on the lower left side is impacted and also has deep caries. The roots of the tooth are close to mandibular canal. Instead of waiting for the pain or infection it's better to visit a D ...  Read More

Hi, so recently I consulted with dentist as I had a cavity in my wisdom tooth (Right side) . There is no pain till now. So I took an opg and I have attached it here. So the dr recommended to take it out. But my doubt is that should I take cbct as it's closer to nerve canal. The dr didn't recommended it. Should I take it ?

120 Views v

Yes, CBCT can be taken given the close approximation to the nerve. That should definitely help. All the Best ...  Read More

Is normal filling possible in this 3rd molar(imlacted) tooth..there is no problem or symptoms..how can i stop the decay progression

65 Views v

Hello It would be better if you can go for the tooth extraction ...  Read More

Related Topics:

Horizontally impacted wisdom teeth Wisdom tooth growing under another tooth Wisdom tooth pain after surgery
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Get unlimited online consultations
Toothache turning your smile upside down?

Toothache turning your smile upside down?

Talk to expert dentists

  • Private & Confidential
  • Audio Calls
  • Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Recently Asked Questions

Impacted wisdom tooth & cavity

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

Lower impacted wisdom tooth

 86 Views
My lower impacted wisdom tooth is due for surgical extraction. I have history of allergy to pencillin. So ... Read More

Impacted wisdom tooth removal -

 31 Views
I have a wisdom tooth extraction. Lower wisdom tooth impacted. I am allergic to pencillin. So taking Azit ... Read More

Impacted wisdom tooth recovery

 375 Views
I got my impacted (horizontally placed) wisdom tooth extracted almost 2 weeks ago. While the stitches hav ... Read More

Hello/mam regarding horizontal wisdom to

 71 Views
How much pain is thr during surgery for removal of horizontal wisdom tooth.,..and how much time does the ... Read More