Question 1

how many roots does a wisdom tooth have?

Accepted Answer

2 or 3: Some molars have two roots and others have three.

Question 2

is a wisdom tooth erupting always painful?

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No: If there is room for it to fully erupt into its proper position then you may just have some "teething" type discomfort.

Question 3

is it possible to have only one wisdom tooth?

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YES!!!: You can have none, one, two, three, four, or more!  i once removed 6 on one patient!

Question 4

is it possible to remove my own wisdom tooth?

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No: You will create more damage trying to remove your own teeth. The wisdom teeth are usually near vital structures such as your sinuses, nerves and major blood vessels. They should eb taken out by someone who is trained in doing the procedure and has the appropriate equipment to remove the teeth.

Question 5

why is my 3rd wisdom tooth growing in so slowly?

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More info needed: Impossible to say. Possibly due to tissue / bone in the way, lack of eruptive force, anklyosed in bone, ....Need much more info to determine probabilities. Good Luck.

Question 6

wisdom tooth is coming and giving me pain. what to do?

Accepted Answer

See dentist: Please have it evaluated by a dentist as you may need to have the tooth removed.

Question 7

i have pain where wisdom tooth used to be, please help?

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See a dentist: See a dentist in order to determine the cause of your pain. It could be lot's of things, and most likely from an adjacent tooth or canker sore.

Question 8

would if be okay to pull my wisdom tooth if it is loose?

Accepted Answer

Sure: It is safe for your dentist to extract the tooth if it is loose.... If you were asking if it was safe for you to extract your own tooth since it was loose, i would advise against it since there are complications you are not prepared to handle.

Question 9

should you remove wisdom tooth if it doesn't bother you?

Accepted Answer

Consult a OMS: Consult a oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Just because a wisdom tooth does not hurt does not mean its not doing damage to other teeth. You can have bone loss and develop serious infections from wisdom teeth. Consult a oms and radiographs will be taken you can have a discussion about the risk benefits and alternatives of removing wisdom teeth.

Question 10

how normal would it be for my top wisdom tooth to be rubbing aganist my cheeck?

Accepted Answer

No: The reason for this rubbing is that you do not have enough space for the wisdom tooth  to be in a normal, functioning position.  Extraction is indicated.  Talk to your dentist or an oral. Surgeon about this.

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