Is there a point?

hoggy87

I had 2 of my wisdom teeth removed last year. Now, the other two are acting up and I'm in very bad pain - it feels like I have a sore throat and it's slightly hard to swallow, specifically on the side of the wisdom teeth.

The problem is that I won't be able to go to the orthodontist until September for unrelated matters. I'm about to book an appointment with the dentist. But I was thinking: is there a point in going to the dentist when he'll only tell me to go to the orthodontist to get them removed?

Is there any short-term solutions to the problem that the dentist could advise/provide?

Thanks.

dudara

I had my wisdom teeth removed by a dentist, not an orthodontist

hoggy87

Maybe I should have been slightly clearer.
I can't afford to get them removed at the moment. I'm a bit in debt due to college and I won't be able to get time off work. I should be free in September and also have a few bob lying around to spare on wisdom teeth extraction.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

An orthodontist straightens teeth with braces and retainers. An oral surgeon or dentist takes out wisdom teeth. Upper wisdom teeth a often very simple and your general dentist can take them out no probs. Lower ones espically when they are half up are best left to a specialist. The only real solution is to have them removed (if indeed thay are the problem) in the meantime try to keep them as clean as possible to stop bacteria from multiplying under the gum.

Pet

When getting wisdom teeth removed, will the dentist/surgeon cut the periodontal ligament if requested? I had an infected cavitation in the past and want to avoid going through it again, nasty business.

Wight

Pet wrote:

When getting wisdom teeth removed, will the dentist/surgeon cut the periodontal ligament if requested? I had an infected cavitation in the past and want to avoid going through it again, nasty business.

The periodontal ligament is actually a very small ligamentary system that holds the tooth into the bone. That's what you "break" when you extract any tooth. This would have nothing to do with infection afterwards of the socket. (Usually called dry socket.) The main risk factors for a dry socket are being a smoker and poor post-operative care.

dudara

Pet wrote:

When getting wisdom teeth removed, will the dentist/surgeon cut the periodontal ligament if requested? I had an infected cavitation in the past and want to avoid going through it again, nasty business.

From what I know, they should cut it as standard. it's the easiest way to pull teeth