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Lower wisdom tooth extraction

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CRK · 07/03/2026 15:21

Not my first wisdom tooth extraction but this one is bit different. I have had 4 and 2 of them were removed when partially out. This left bottom one is fully inside but it touches the root of my second molar. Its not painful at all but sometimes I feel pressure around it. My dentist said to wait it out until it becomes painful, but i don't want to wait until it damages my second molar and need to get it out. of course I am going to get second opinion on it but what are your experiences in similar situation? Btw I am currently in a country where we have private dentistry only so will get another dentist's opinion as well.

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ElizabethVonArnim · 07/03/2026 19:56

I would say to get on with it. I was in the same situation as you, and ended up also losing the tooth next door.

AutumnAllTheWay · 07/03/2026 19:59

Both my bottom wisdom teeth are like yours, and the molars in front are now wrecked.

Get it done.

My current dentist said they should've been done years ago

FionnulaTheCooler · 07/03/2026 20:03

I had one out for a similar reason, it was partially erupted but at a weird angle and pressing on the tooth in front. I had it done under sedation by a dental surgeon in hospital and the recovery was absolutely fine, mild pain for a couple of days, easily managed with ibuprofen. I'd get it over and done with.

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