See oral surgeon: If the teeth are painful, likely not enough room. See oral surgeon who can exam and give options.
Answered 5/31/2017
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Visit your dentist: Sometimes wisdom teeth are valuable asset when healthy and properly aligned, but more often, they are misaligned and require removal. The removal of wisdom teeth is one of the most common procedures at ages 15-25. See your dentist for evaluation and x-rays.
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Have them removed: The pain you're experiencing suggests that your wisdom teeth aren't "growing in alright." They may be putting pressure on nearby molars and/or your jaw. Few people have jaws large enough to accommodate this extra set of molars. While OTC pain killers may alleviate the pain, extraction is the only way to prevent potentially serious dental problems. Sorry about that.
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Have them evaluated: If sufficient room is present and no obstacles block these teeth, wisdom teeth may erupt into a straight, working formation. . Even wisdom teeth that erupt into a straight, working formation may cause problems. Often, these teeth are located so far back and it is difficult to keep them clean and decay would develop on them. A Panoramic x-ray can show the position of the wisdom teeth
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Want vs need: Have a local oral surgeon evaluate your teeth. You may soon find out that they are not "alright". Most people need them extracted.
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NSAIDs and: keep the areas well cleansed and free from food debris. Consider flushing with a water irrigating device.
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WISDOM TEETH PAIN: SPEAK TO YOUR DENTIST! OR YOUR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN. SOON! YOU PROBABLY COULD USE A STRONG ANALGESIC . . . GOOD LUCK!
Answered 11/27/2017
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See DDS: See the dentist, perhaps you have pericorinitis and food is getting stuck and creating a problem. The dentist will ascertain with a radiograph if the teeth are in fact coming in correctly or need to be addressed and referred to an oral surgeon.
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See a Pro: See an Oral Surgeon for best advice. They are the wisdom tooth experts. Tf there is enough room for the teeth to erupt, and they are angulated proper, the pain may be a transient manageable gum problem. However there are good and just reasons for removing wisdom teeth if they pose a health problem to the adjacent teeth or supporting tissues. Go see a pro.
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Consult with your De: Pain is bad. Biting your cheek chronically can lead to complications. Your Dentist can determine if your teeth are growing in "alright" or if they should go. S/he may be able to reshape them so they don't bite your cheeks. Good luck.
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Consider this:: Start by having them evaluated to see whether or not you are correct that they are "growing in alright". If that is truly the case, your own dentist can suggest palliative methods to help you through this phase. If however they do need to come out, the sooner the better!
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Wisdom tooth pain: Please see a dentist about your wisdom tooth pain. In the meantime take OTC pain medication like. Advil, (ibuprofen) and keep the area as clean as you can. Your wisdom teeth are causing you pain. This means they are not alright. The thought of extracting can be scary but sometimes it is the best thing to do. Your dentist can advise you.
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Get an exam: If there really is room for them, you get through this teething process and it will be OK. If not, best to get them out. Get an eval from a dentist to be sure, tho
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Wisdom tooth pain: If the pain is from the tissue over the tooth being crushed or inflamed you can have the flap (called the operculum) removed with a laser in about 20 mins with a local anesthetic. If the pain is "teething pain" you might try using ice in the are when it gets really bad but do not use the tooth pain drops. Can be toxic
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Have a custom plan: First, I'm very sorry to hear about your pain! Wisdom teeth can hurt often for a long time, and you are not alone to experience this pain. Please know that, if improperly kept or maintained, wisdom teeth can lead to many risky conditions, which may not be just a mouth problem but an overall health issue also. See a skilled dentist to check if you can keep the wisdom teeth without pain or risks.
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Conflicting...: It may be that you need to do something you don't want to do: either remove the teeth OR deal with pain. See your dentist SOON so you can evaluate and discuss options before things get any worse. Good luck!
Answered 6/11/2017
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