Is anyone a dentist ? Need some advice re wisdom teeth

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I have 2 wisdom teeth partially erupted , coming in at an angle , impacted. I regularly get infections. They are getting harder and harder to get rid of. I need antibiotics each time.

I have to use medicated mouthwash daily.

I have a massive phobia about having them removed. Is there any other option ? I just don’t know if I can do it ? Also the cost is too high can it be done in the nhs under general anaesthetic? I can’t be awake to have it done if I do. I’m terrified

In scared of nerve damage and dry socket. The whole situation is making me unwell with anxiety on top of being unwell from constant infections 😭

I am explaining why I understand, it was an horrendous experience for me. I know lots of people who were totally fine. I drank hot coffee which I probably should not have done too soon after. I am not being unkind just sharing my experience and if you know someone who had dry socket from this procedure they will tell you it can and does last 6 weeks.

I know you are not supposed to go to A&E but I felt desperate at 10pm at night. Some people have no problems but some people do and I did! could have been down to my own behaviour afterwards. I wish the dentist had explained to me that could be possible because they did not and I was furious I did not have all of the fact before. I had never heard of dry socket.

To be honest, I’m not sure what happened with the referral. My dentist had identified that the teeth would need to be extracted under general anaesthetic and referred to the hospital, and was also surprised when I said I’d had an appointment at the clinic. Maybe NHS just trying to ease pressure on hospital waiting lists by diverting patients waiting for tooth extractions elsewhere?

OP I would have written this, I'm in exactly the same situation with the same fears and terrible health anxiety. Deep down I know I'll have to do it sooner or later or face agonizing pain later on. You have my support.