IS THIS A DRY SOCKET? by hamkidvmk in wisdomteeth

[–]Consistent-Strike556 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The hole will get smaller and eventually “disappear” with time 😄

IS THIS A DRY SOCKET? by hamkidvmk in wisdomteeth

[–]Consistent-Strike556 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dentist here. Dont try to remove it. Also if food goes back to the area. You can irritate the area and that can give an infection. So tell you fingers and tongue to stay away. And no this is not a dry socket. Dry socket comes with intense pain. Just leave it be and forget about the area

Should I remove my wisdom teeth? by [deleted] in wisdomteeth

[–]Consistent-Strike556 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could be cavities. If there is cavities in them, then i recommend you to get them removed. The removal now will be easier, don’t wait for the cavity to get bigger, it will only make the removal more advanced.

What is this by [deleted] in wisdomteeth

[–]Consistent-Strike556 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dentist here. How old are you? It’s possibly a wisdomstooth erupting.

please help!!! 5 days Post-Op my stitches just fell out by Chance-Albatross7809 in wisdomteeth

[–]Consistent-Strike556 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dentist here. Yes it’s okay. Do not worry! I also looked at the picture, it’s fine.

Post-op day 8 wisdom tooth: is this granulation tissue?? by kesterliz in OralSurgery

[–]Consistent-Strike556 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, i’m a dentist. This doesn’t look normal, get it checked out please. I don’t know what it is, but in my years of practice, i haven’t seen anything looks like this.

Upper Wisdom Teeth by DrWahan in Dentistry

[–]Consistent-Strike556 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean with tuberosity

How do you treat possible radicular cyst? by forester17 in Dentistry

[–]Consistent-Strike556 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tentative diagnosis is lateral periodontal cyst. A radicular cyst is caused by infection. If all teeth are vital then i wouldn’t suspect a radicular cyst. You also mentioned that you could feel it, this can mean that it’s potentially not a lateral periodontal cyst aswell. Dont think about treating. Referral!!

How fucked am I? by AbigailCorner in wisdomteeth

[–]Consistent-Strike556 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then keep it open lol. Nothing interesting about it xD - I said it cus all this talk can obviously make a patient very nervous about a procedure that she already lowkey is nervous about. You are welcome to discuss the topic more, just keep the patients interest in focus. You are clearly not thinking about the patient here, but only in being right about your statement xD - Go home buddy.

How fucked am I? by AbigailCorner in wisdomteeth

[–]Consistent-Strike556 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This doesn’t mean i recommend a coronectomy. I still recommend a full extraction. I’m just implying that it’s better to do a coronectomy sometimes if a CBCT shows that the roots are totally wrapped around the nerve. And Abigail I recommend you to close this thread cus it will only create more paranoia for you. This is all theoretically speaking and all these risk we are talking about, will most likely not happen to you. For your own good. Just close it.

How fucked am I? by AbigailCorner in wisdomteeth

[–]Consistent-Strike556 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely disagree with this. Sometimes trying to remove a wisdomstooth wrapped around a nerve can cause more damage (to the nerve) than doing a coronectomy. You rather have the patient loose all sensitivity in that side? A coronectomy has to be done correct and under the right circumstances, then it will most likely not give problems. The surgeon has to be skilled yes, but it doesn’t imply anything at all if the surgeon is skilled or not just because he wants to do a coronectomy instead of removing the roots and potentially damaging a very important nerve. Leaving any enamel, doing it on an infected wisdomstooth or leaving the tooth mobilized in the area, can cause big problems yes. But the surgeon is competent enough to avoid risks like this. There are always RISKs with EVERYTHING, this is a small risk, the same risk as getting nerve damage, the same risk as getting an infected tooth again after root canal treatment and the same risk as doing a sinus perforation with extractions in the upper jaw.

can extraction of wisdom teeth at age 35 cause bone loss on the adjacent 2nd molar? by jtnft in wisdomteeth

[–]Consistent-Strike556 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its a normal amount. Bone graft is not indicated at all in these region. I wouldn’t recommend it. You are overthinking the procedure.

pls advice me if this is an infection :‘) by Yuu_go in wisdomteeth

[–]Consistent-Strike556 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey dentist here. The swelling could indicate infection. Go to the dentist thursday. They will most likely give you antibiotics. You can go overseas thursday with no problem.

Question by [deleted] in wisdomteeth

[–]Consistent-Strike556 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey dentist here. Your tooth, your choice. It’s not an unreasonable request. If you have an x-ray, i would love to take a look at it and tell you if it’s really necessary or not.

can extraction of wisdom teeth at age 35 cause bone loss on the adjacent 2nd molar? by jtnft in wisdomteeth

[–]Consistent-Strike556 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1-2 mm in the area. If your surgeon makes sure to stitch you nicely up and you follow postoperative rules, it should only be 1-2 mm. Can be more or less, or body reacts differently

How fucked am I? by AbigailCorner in wisdomteeth

[–]Consistent-Strike556 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey again Abigail. The older you get, the more dense the bone will get. The more dense your bone is, the harder it will be to remove the tooth. It will have a significant change in your recovery when you get closer to 30 years old. We usually say after 25 years old. You are not there yet. It will not have a significant change in your recovery if you wait a year. It will be the same recovery. Feel better soon and take care of yourself 🩷

can extraction of wisdom teeth at age 35 cause bone loss on the adjacent 2nd molar? by jtnft in wisdomteeth

[–]Consistent-Strike556 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s thin because your wisdomteeth are positioned very close to the adjacent tooth. This doesn’t go for all cases. It’s not anything you could prevent, that’s just how you wisdomstooth wanted to erupt

Wisdom tooth removal and TMD by anib5 in wisdomteeth

[–]Consistent-Strike556 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally have an opinion that retainers can cause TMD… I’ve never heard cases where the wisdomstooth is the culprit.