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| M... |
 Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:37 am |
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My usual dentist has recommended that I have a wisdom tooth (that has not
broken through gum) removed at a hospital as he thinks its infected and an
xray shows a "lining" (his term) across from the wisdom tooth to the next
space which is empty.
I visited a private consultant and she took an xray and agreed that the
wisdom tooth should come out but called the "lining" a cyst.
On an xray the wisdom tooth which is on the lower left hand side looks
normal to me, in the proper position,but no roots (that I can see). I am 50
years of age so it is clear that the tooth it isn't going to push through
the gums.
At the moment I am not getting much pain from the area just the occasional
1 second jolt.. My main problem is soreness of the chin which is continuous
but varies in the strength of soreness from day to day.
Looking on the internet I can see that there is a chance of nerve damage
when a wisdom tooth is removed and in some cases although rare the "damage"
lasts for life.
I will probably have surgery as per the recommendations that I have from the
dentists but I would like to know from this group what problems I would
likely have if I did NOT have the tooth and cyst removed.
Thanks.
M |
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| John & Ninetta... |
| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:39 pm |
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Quote: I will probably have surgery as per the recommendations that I have from
the dentists but I would like to know from this group what problems I
would likely have if I did NOT have the tooth and cyst removed.
Thanks.
M
Despite one of your clinicians using the word "cyst", a cyst cannot be
confirmed until a histological reading of a biopsy specimen has taken place.
This can't be done until the tooth and adjacent tooth follicle tissue is
removed.
Based on a radiograph, we can form an idea of what it could be, but won't
know for sure until you look at a specimen under a microscope. From the
x-ray, we could name off a bunch of things it could be, from benign to very
serious, but this would not be appropriate given none of us is actually in
charge of your care.
In order for you to be properly informed, the question you are asking is
more appropriately asked of the individual who will be doing the work.
John |
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| Sheila... |
| Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 3:25 pm |
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"M" <not_me_hereagain at (no spam) this address.com> wrote in message
news:1215967082.8709.0 at (no spam) proxy00.news.clara.net...
Quote: My usual dentist has recommended that I have a wisdom tooth (that has not
broken through gum) removed at a hospital as he thinks its infected and an
xray shows a "lining" (his term) across from the wisdom tooth to the next
space which is empty.
I visited a private consultant and she took an xray and agreed that the
wisdom tooth should come out but called the "lining" a cyst.
On an xray the wisdom tooth which is on the lower left hand side looks
normal to me, in the proper position,but no roots (that I can see). I am
50 years of age so it is clear that the tooth it isn't going to push
through the gums.
At the moment I am not getting much pain from the area just the occasional
1 second jolt.. My main problem is soreness of the chin which is
continuous but varies in the strength of soreness from day to day.
Looking on the internet I can see that there is a chance of nerve damage
when a wisdom tooth is removed and in some cases although rare the
"damage" lasts for life.
I will probably have surgery as per the recommendations that I have from
the dentists but I would like to know from this group what problems I
would likely have if I did NOT have the tooth and cyst removed.
Thanks.
M
I had the same wisdom tooth removed several years ago, I had slight nerve
damage, (which hasn't been permanent thank goodness, but I was worried) my
tongue was numb for 6 months. It is the most awful feeling, I was biting it
constantly, not feeling the pain!, but knowing I had bitten it! |
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