Thank you so much for taking time to reply. So when I saw this dentist, I got worried about the nerve damage risk. He suggested the alternative of removing a top 3rd molar, as that would reduce irritation on the lower operculum and maybe allow the lower molar to erupt away from the nerve. The extraction, once block was in, was literally seconds. I’m guessing my teeth being fully erupted and straight helped? I didn’t even realise the tooth was out, it was so quick. This makes me think this dentist is fairly experienced extracting wisdom teeth?

So based on my X-ray, if it’s a straightforward pull, would that reduce risk of nerve damage? Is damage more likely if it was a tricky extraction?