Hurting with wisdom tooth pain and wondering if they should come out even if straight?

Most likely: Straight is one thing, but if there is room for them is the determining factor. Probably hurting because putting pressure on the adjacent teeth. Get best answer by a dental exam. I usually only recommend them staying if they aren't causing any problems and the patient can adaquately keep them clean. Which is hard for all wisdom teeth because they are so far back.

Possibly: You don't mention if they are straight and erupted in your mouth or they are straight on x-ray but still unerupted. A complete clinical and radiographic exam but an oral surgeon should help answer your question.

See Dentist ASAP: Temporarily use something like tylenol (acetaminophen). Any anti-inflammatory medication can help. Aleve, motrin, advil and even a holistic alternative arnica. Ice to minimize swelling can also be helpful. That is only managing the pain... I agree with the other doctors. Please see a dentist to help you resolve the issue which is causing you pain. Waiting will cost more pain. Make an appointment asap please.

See a dentist: Your dentist will evaluate your tooth and may remove it. It sounds like the tooth probably will need to be extracted. The problems with the wisdom tooth may worsen or reoccur. You probably will be better off having the tooth removed.

Sounds like it: You can still have many problems with wisdom teeth even though they are fully erupted. In my practice we finds that many patients cannot always do a thorough job flossing and brushing that far back in their mouth. This can cause not only decay and gum disease in wisdom teeth , but the adjacent second molars as well. Sometimes its ok to sacrifice the pawn to save the king.

See Oral Surgeon: May be cavities, inflammation of gums around wisdom teeth, fractures, malocclusion, etc. See a qualified oral surgeon for diagnosis and treatment plan.

Probably: Probably. For personalized assessment, see the wisdom tooth expert. For best results with wisdom teeth, make sure you are evaluated and treated by a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon.