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

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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?

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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

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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

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

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Extraction is the best treatment in such cases. ...  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?

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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

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

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Get it extacted ...  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.

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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 ?

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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

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

Right upper wisdom tooth got chipped off. Last 2 months, heaviness and pulling pain in right ear and neck part. And pain in right armpit.

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There is no direct relationship of wisdom tooth to the pain associated, go for self evaluation of symptoms like pain trigger point like pain of sleep of same side or while washing face or while air to ...  Read More

I recently got my left upper wisdom tooth extracted as I experienced severe sensitivity due to cavity formation. Previously I also had pain in the lower side and the dentist that I consulted before told me that there is infection and should remove both upper and lower teeth. But the doctor I consulted now for extraction told me that only upper toot

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See I can understand you don't want to go through such painful experience again,but if you have xray of the teeth which is giving you problem ,then I can see it and give you proper diagnosis. And what ...  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 have done my wisdom tooth extraction after the removal I have irritation and headache I have stitches after the extraction and the teeth next to wisdom have sensitivey What do I do

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Hello It’s very common to have sensitivity after removal of the wisdom tooth for a few weeks. It will go off by its own There is nothing to worry about it ...  Read More

Sir /mam I hve numbness tingling sensation and heaviness of lip teeth and jaw after wisdom tooth extraction I m taking antibiotics painkiller and neurobion forte It has been 1 week of my extraction What to do now for numbness

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Hello It will gradually reduce it will take some time ...  Read More

Hi i have wisdom tooth in both lower side, but recently i started feeling mild pain and a gap created between 38 and 37 teeth. Dentist asked me to remove the wisdom tooth, I have done cbct and root is very close to nerve, dentist said nerve damage can happen, im scared what to do. Can you please advise me if this really could cause nerver damage i

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Hello You can go for extraction and if there is some minor nerve damage, you can use medicines to correct ...  Read More

Please see attached photo. Is there an infection in my lower wisdom tooth? Is it serious infection or manageable by antibiotics?

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A clinical check up is must. Even your second last molar looks infected. But the OPG only can't be enough to confirm. Only antibiotics will not be helpful unless the needed treatment done. ...  Read More

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