PLEASE HELP- Wisdom tooth extraction!!?

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I was wondering if anyone could tell me from their experience when a wisdom tooth should be extracted?? Anyone who's personally had to have it done what were your symptoms. I would like to know what to look for instead of going and relying solely on dentist's opinions since their main concerns are centered around making more money! I need an unbiased and objective way to determine if my wisdom tooth should be extracted.
It's on the bottom and the gum is sore if I chew, sleep on my side or touch it any way! Also the space at the bottom of the gum does not look like it would be able to fit a large tooth. My other wisdom teeth at the top came in fine and sometimes were discomforting but did not cause as much soreness. Also the side of my mouth like the inside of my cheek close to where the wisdom tooth will grow out part of the skin has peeled off. If anyone could help I would greatly appreciate it!!
I realize I may just be overreacting so it'd help to hear from sumone who's been in this situation (wisdom tooth/teeth extraction)

Arnie · Accepted Answer

Just a note to give you some info on the drug Versed( midazolam) that is used for Sedation for many Dental and Medical procedures...

I feel that if people were aware of the adverse effects of this drug they would Opt For Another Drug!
Erasing someones memory of what was done to them is wrong!! I would much rather be put completely out, not just sleepy with memory impairment.






In fact, many people who use Versed for " IV Sedation,Conscious Sedation" Twilight Sedation, during a procedure are awake for the entire procedure but remember nothing, often believing they were "out" the whole time.


Versed (Midazolam) is an amnestic. It is also commonly used for minor procedures like setting broken bones,colonoscopies,endoscopies, dental procedures like extractions,conscious sedation,twilight sleep, so that patients won't remember pain and discomfort.HOWEVER THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT THOSE SENSATIONS WILL NOT BE EXPERIENCED!!!!Forgetting does not mean it did not happen!!


Here is a note from a Dentist Who uses Versed
I've used Versed 1000+ times during oral surgery procedures and I've never had a complaint. It's a miracle drug because it is safe and it causes you to not remember an unpleasant experience. My answer to him is isn't it better to have not experienced the pain than to have forgot it. No wonder you have had no complaints they have no memory of the procedure.....






My wife had her broken bone(Femur)set in the emergency room just before surgery to repair it. They gave her versed and I waited outside of the room and could hear her screaming in pain,they did not appear to be concerned as they told me she would not remember anything and she did not. BUT THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN AND THAT SHE DID NOT SUFFER



A note from an anesthesiologist
I agree that using midazolam alone in PAINFUL situations is wrong. I've heard people getting colonoscopies and screaming, and maybe they remember, maybe they don't.

Amnesia does not take place for all patients!!!!!

Listen carefully when a Doctor tells a patient they should have a colonoscopy they are told you won't remember anything and not you will not feel anything.

There are blogs about this drug you may find interesting called" Versed Busters" or "No Midazolam" just type it into any search engine.

Morgan · Answer

I need to make sure they are frowning straight.   They take out people's wisdom teeth very rarely they will grow right and it will cause pain.   If you have had braces or you are happy with the way your teeth are aligned then talk to your dentist.  But if your teeth are crooked and not perfectly straight then just feel them and wen it hurts then see about it. 

My boyfriend is 21 and still hasn't gotten his wisdom teeth, his dad is over 50 and never got his at all.  
I had to get mine taken out in the 9th grade bc I had just gotten braces off and they would make my teeth crooked.

PLEASE HELP- Wisdom tooth extraction!!?

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