Question 1

safety of partial wisdom tooth extraction?

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Mostly safe: As with any surgery, there are always risks.  If i understand your questions, the proposed treatment would leave some of the tooth behind.  This is not an unheard of treatment, especially if removing the entire tooth would put you at risk for nerve damage in the lower jaw.  You may want a second opinion and perhaps a cone beam ct scan to check the nerve/tooth relationship.

Question 2

could wisdom tooth extraction hurt?

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Why not: Pain or discomfort will always be present so to minimize this have your extractions under general anesthesia.

Question 3

is a wisdom tooth extraction required?

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Sometimes: Sometimes wisdom teeth are removed because they are causing problems.  Sometimes they are removed because of high potential for problems in the future.  Sometimes they can erupt into functional cleanable positions and require no treatment.  Sometimes problem potential is borderline and requires active observation.  See a wisdom tooth specialist, an Oral Surgeon, for most informed opinion.

Question 4

could wisdom tooth extraction hurt a lot?

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Depends: If you have the health to have general anesthesia, you will awaken to have the teeth gone and the healing should be the only source of discomfort.  Discuss with your doctor prior to the procedure.

Question 5

how much is wisdom tooth extraction cost?

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$200 - $5000: The cost depends on how difficult the tooth will be to extract.  If the tooth has erupted, it will cost less to extract than if it is still under the gums.  The dentist will take an xray and give you an estimate before the procedure.  Here's a tip:  keep an ice cooler in your car with ice bags.  Put them on your face as soon as you get in car.  This will decrease swelling and pain.  Best of luck!

Question 6

can i eat before a wisdom tooth extraction?

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Not if to be sedated: Normal extraction of teeth using local anesthetics require few limitations.  It is sometimes good to eat well prior to dental work because of some limitations following procedures, like numbness, bleeding, etc.  However, if the removal of impacted wisdom teeth involves sedation plus local anesthesia.  The doctor should give you a list of rules to follow so as not to have complication.

Question 7

what should wisdom tooth extraction cost about?

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Varies: This will vary depending on where you live, the difficulty of the extractions, whether you choose to see a dentist or oral surgeon, and if you have the procedure done under local anesthetic or I.V. Sedation.  If you make a consultation with a dentist or oral surgeon in your area, you should leave the office with an estimate of proposed treatment.

Question 8

can wisdom tooth extraction make you feel sick?

Accepted Answer

YES: The feeling should only be temporary and is usually due to the ingestion of blood or the more likely the pain meds you are taking.

Question 9

i'm nervous for wisdom tooth extraction, should i be?

Accepted Answer

Perfectly Normal: It's normal to be concerned... After all, it is a minor surgical procedure... Then again, your oral surgeon has done this thousands of times... You're not his first patient! express your concerns to the surgeon; i'm sure after explaining the procedure again, you will be more at ease.

Question 10

is $2, 245 a normal rate for wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

In California: If all four wisdom teeth are planned for removal and you are having sedation or general anesthesia, the fee is probably reasonable and customary. It would be similar in my area.  Good luck!

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