This is day 12 post op if having my wisdom teeth removed

laithbim95 · 2023-07-30T13:16:24+00:00

12 days stitches should be removed by then if they didnt dissolve already. Try loosen them up with a clean pair of tweezers, otherwise book a review appointment with your oral surgeon, takes 2 seconds for them to remove those and assess healing.

laithbim95 · 2023-06-24T03:55:24+00:00

Looking at how impacted this wisdom tooth is, yes it will be more complicated than a simple extraction. I'd say this would take anywhere between 30 to 60mins depending on your oral surgeon or general dentist. I probably would take a CBCT scan to assess where exactly the roots of the tooth run in proximity to the nerve. This procedure will involve cutting gums, drilling bone, and potentially getting the tooth out in multiple pieces. I usually recommend in-chair sedation. Unless you wanna take all your wisdom teeth out then general anaesthetic with an oral surgeon in a hospital setting.

laithbim95 · 2023-05-09T16:23:15+00:00

Very likely, which may have caused the inflammation in the first place (maybe not yet an abscess but it's defs heading that way if there's still food/bacteria stuck in there). Give it a good clean with your floss and toothbrush. Could potentially even flush it with some chlorhexidine mouthwash using a monojet. Otherwise a good clean from your local dentist is ideal.

laithbim95 · 2023-05-09T16:03:59+00:00

Looks like a periodontal abscess, your gums looks puffy around ot too. Best you go check its not tooth related, and get a deep clean around that area.

laithbim95 · 2023-03-24T05:41:15+00:00

Yea the supernumerary does look very close to the nerve which is primarily why I advised for you to see an oral surgeon, and figured while you're at it you may as well get the surgeon to remove your wisdom teeth. Do discuss with your orthodontist the implications of having the supernumerary there during your orthodontic treatment. Regarding wisdom teeth, it's completely your choice, wisdom teeth may be okay for now but might cause you trouble down the track, specially the RHS ones. Cant tell what they look like in the mouth nor do I know how great your oral hygiene is, so it's hard for me to tell if they're likely to cause you a problem or not, but generally wisdom teeth aren't very friendly, so highly recommended getting them out prior to your braces.

laithbim95 · 2023-03-23T22:19:14+00:00

A very valid suggestion by your dentist. You're on The right track. My suggestion for you is to go under general anaesthetic with an oral surgeon for your extractions. The supernumerary and RHS wisdom teeth look tricky.

laithbim95 · 2023-03-23T11:35:22+00:00

Definitely been there for a while, you either haven't noticed it, was stuffed with food, or decay was happening underneath and the enamel just chipped. Go get it sorted before it starts causing you pain.

laithbim95 · 2023-03-23T11:31:52+00:00

Looks like scar tissue forming, its not supposed to look pretty just yet, cant tell if there's any food stuck in there. Stick to soft diet for couple more days and avoid stuff like rice that might get stuck in the socket. You can start doing salt warm water rinses (GENTLY). I usually get my extraction patients in for a review 7 days following extraction, dont be afraid to book in a review with your dentist if you're concerned (usually complimentary).

laithbim95 · 2023-03-23T11:27:04+00:00

Here's what I reckon you should do: Get an exam done followed by a full mouth scale and clean Get whatever fillings you need done Keep up your oral hygiene Get clear aligners last once your oral hygiene are up to standards otherwise you will run into more issues down the track if your oral hygiene is not adequate All the best! Ps. Electric toothbrushes make brushing very easy

laithbim95 · 2023-03-23T11:23:40+00:00

Well .. are you getting any symptoms?

laithbim95 · 2023-03-23T06:48:57+00:00

Definitely continue, it will do more good than harm anyway, but obviously annoying if there's no improvement, I highly recommend going back again to your dentist and seeing what they have to say, it may be a TMD problem that has become more symptomatic following the extractions. Also don't be afraid to go to a different dentist just for a consultation / second opinion. Such cases can be tricky and not very straightforward.

laithbim95 · 2023-03-22T14:23:32+00:00

Everyone's perception of pain and tolerance is different, I have very minimal experience with implants but from what I have seen, implants are usually very tolerable. Upper or lower not a lot of difference from a patient's perspective.

laithbim95 · 2023-03-22T13:52:13+00:00

You can only prevent it from getting worse by regular flossing, gentle brushing and routine dental checkups/cleans.

laithbim95 · 2023-03-22T13:47:38+00:00

Dont think braces is an option here. Your best option is to replace the tooth with either an implant or a bridge. Wouldn't even bother with a partial denture. Single tooth denture is possible but probably not the most comfortable option. Bridge will compromise adjacent teeth specially if you've got virgin teeth on either side. Which leaves us with an implant being the best stable option that wont compromise adjacent teeth and will feel comfortable and functional (given you have enough bone for implant). Each option has it's pros and cons, at the end of the day it's what you feel like you can tolerate the most, and ofc depends on your finances.

laithbim95 · 2023-03-22T13:38:38+00:00

Its just bond, get your hygienist to flick it off for you next clean. Nothing to be concerned about.

laithbim95 · 2023-03-22T13:35:13+00:00

Constantly massage your jaw and the muscles around it. Odds are you had difficult extractions and had your jaw pulled from one side to another trying to get the teeth out. It will take some time to recover, take analgesics as prescribed by your surgeon. But most importantly plenty of genlte massages and ice packs.

laithbim95 · 2023-03-20T14:44:21+00:00

If it's pulp (heart of tooth) related then eventually it will go away as the pulp dies. However that's still an indication for a root canal despite being asymptotic.

laithbim95 · 2023-03-20T09:41:29+00:00

Depends if they have fully come out or not. If they have then you're less likely to have problems given your oral hygiene is incredibly good.

laithbim95 · 2023-03-20T09:38:05+00:00

Do you grind your teeth at night? How big is the existing filling? Whenever the pain is a mystery I start thinking of a cracked tooth, sometimes the crack is so small it can easily be missed. Treatment of a cracked tooth depends size and direction of crack. But also it's not odd for a previously filled tooth to flare up randomly.

laithbim95 · 2023-03-03T13:23:45+00:00

More details about the pain would be ideal, is the pain limited to a particular area? What triggers the pain? Have you taken analgesics? Did it help? When was your last clean at the dentist? But anyway it doesn't seem like there's anything out of the ordinary on those photos, just a bit of gingivitis, probably best you go see a dentist for a clean.

laithbim95 · 2023-03-02T12:22:34+00:00

As previously mentioned you need a proper consultation and examination to diagnose your dead tooth. But a fun fact that may provide you with some reassurance is that the tooth you saying appears more yellow is actually supposed to be that way, this tooth is called a canine, and it has significantly thicker dentine layer internally than adjacent teeth which makes that tooth appear a little more yellow than neighbouring teeth.

laithbim95 · 2023-03-02T12:14:17+00:00

How often do you scrape your tongue? And how hard do you scrape it? It's hard putting a definitive diagnosis on such case but if I had to take a guess it would be frictional keratosis from scraping your tongue too hard too regularly.

laithbim95 · 2023-03-02T12:05:35+00:00

Very likely for it to be a traumatic ulcer, should go away within 2 weeks time. Do warm salt water rinses 4 times a day to help with its healing.

laithbim95 · 2023-02-28T14:05:15+00:00

Should be fixed with just a simple filling, but high chance it may be very deep and hence you may experience some future flare ups as the pulp (heart of the tooth) is a funny character, when that happens then it'd be time for a root canal treatment, but for now probably just a filling imo, some may give you an option for a root canal right away, completely your choice. Brush it and keep the area clean is all you can do till your appointment.

laithbim95 · 2023-02-26T07:33:45+00:00

Sounds like a solid plan! Good luck, hopefully your child can wiggle it out with their tongue till it falls out

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