Do I really "HAVE TO" get my wisdom teeth pulled out?

Question

I recently had a broken jaw due to an accident and after they took off the wires, there's was one of my molars that had to get pulled out as well. Now after an X-ray, the doc told me my wisdom teeth were growing and will have to get pulled out too.

They already pulled out the molar and they tell me I'll have to get all 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled out. Now I heard it's really painful and my cheeks might get swollen.

Do I really have to get them pulled out? What could be the complications if I dont? Could I wait a little longer to get them removed? (I'm 19)

Answer 1

Of course you don't HAVE  to get your wisdom teeth out. It may prevent a problem later with gum issues or decay.It is up to you. It does seem strange that they would not have looked at your wisdom teeth while they were in the area and all....but every doc is different.

Answer 2

REALITY CHECK!!!,

Just because they're there doesn't mean they should be removed- unless they're impacted or causing infection.

GET A SECOND OPINION.

Answer 3

Trust me, just get them pulled. Wisdom teeth can cause all kinds of complications if left in.....complications that are much more painful than just getting them pulled. And besides, you'll get yummy Vicodins afterwards :)

Answer 4

Don't worry about getting your wisdom teeth out.  Everyone makes it such a big deal and it's really not.  I had mine surgically removed while I was awake and it didn't bother me.  Yeah, it hurts but not as bad as everyone says.  I would say if you have faith in your dentist and they say they should come out, then you probably need them out.  Don't worry it's not bad at all. :)

Answer 5

Yes, I heard it's painful, and your cheeks can get swollen. :) No worries though, the process shouldn't be too bad. My teacher got his removed (he's 51) and it was removed with no anesthetics or anything- just a simple yank. He said it didn't hurt at all.

You should probably get it removed though, because if you don't, later on they may cause complications such infections and swelling (D: for the rest of your life...dun dun dun). And if the dentist said that you'll need it removed, there's probably a reason why. It's usually because if it's impacted or caving in.

And it's a good idea to get it removed soon. I heard that if you get it taken out when you're older, recovery is a lot more difficult because once you get older because something about your mouth, teeth and gums being more fully developed.

If you get it removed, careful, the spots where it was removed will be sensitive. It's painful if you accidentally get food stuck there, so eat softer things such as porridge (:D Or jello. Yum yum.)

There are alternatives. You can take anitbiotics if they start hurting, but the pain will start up again here and then, but it seems so much simpler to get the teeth removed than to wake up with a pain, take antibiotics, and repeat that over and over and over again.