Re: wisdom teeth and surgery

[Guest guest]

Hi Irene,

I was in the same position. Fully erupted wisdom teeth that were fine

where they were. Over the years my dentists would remark that I

should think about having them out, mostly because they were

difficult to clean, but I didn't want to undergo any trauma if I

didn't need to.

Once I began the braces/jaw surgery saga, neither my orthodontist nor

surgeon compeled me to have them removed, but they did let me know

that if I wanted them removed, it must happen 6 months before surgery

to allow for " good bony healing. " Well, my ortho left the state and

my new one said, " No way. They must come out. "

I have to admit, by this point I was sort of wishing they were gone

because I found it so hard to floss back there with the braces on. I

had my dentist remove all four with just novacaine (no surgery

required because they weren't impacted). It was incredibly easy --

all were out in about 15 minutes and I'm really happy I did it. I'm

having lower set-back and this gives my surgeon lots more room.

Of course, it's entirely up to you. The feeling I got from my ortho

and surgeon was that if I really wanted to keep my wisdom teeth,

they'd work around them. Hopefully yours can do the same. That said,

I'm glad I got mine out. It's just more room in my incredibly tiny

mouth.

Maddie

[Guest guest]

Hi Irene,

I was in the same position. Fully erupted wisdom teeth that were fine

where they were. Over the years my dentists would remark that I

should think about having them out, mostly because they were

difficult to clean, but I didn't want to undergo any trauma if I

didn't need to.

Once I began the braces/jaw surgery saga, neither my orthodontist nor

surgeon compeled me to have them removed, but they did let me know

that if I wanted them removed, it must happen 6 months before surgery

to allow for " good bony healing. " Well, my ortho left the state and

my new one said, " No way. They must come out. "

I have to admit, by this point I was sort of wishing they were gone

because I found it so hard to floss back there with the braces on. I

had my dentist remove all four with just novacaine (no surgery

required because they weren't impacted). It was incredibly easy --

all were out in about 15 minutes and I'm really happy I did it. I'm

having lower set-back and this gives my surgeon lots more room.

Of course, it's entirely up to you. The feeling I got from my ortho

and surgeon was that if I really wanted to keep my wisdom teeth,

they'd work around them. Hopefully yours can do the same. That said,

I'm glad I got mine out. It's just more room in my incredibly tiny

mouth.

Maddie

[Guest guest]

I think it depends on where they are and how they are situated, if

your ortho doesn't need the space.

Problem is, when they come in they can crowd the other teeth. If

yours are already in and not complicating your bite, ask anybody who

wants to yank 'em to give you a good explanation about why.

Cammie

> Does anyone know if you need to have your wisdom teeth removed

> before the surgery (I'm getting a lower,possibly upper too)?

> My ortho mentioned needing to take out my wisdom teeth before

> surgery, but I am very much against having them removed. My wisdom

> teeth are in a great condition, and I would like to preserve them

> if at all possible. Luckily, my ortho said that he doesn't need

> them out for his purposes, and it's up to the surgeon now. The

> ortho was supposed to talk to the surgeon, but I don't know what

> was decided yet.

>

> What has been your experience with this?

>

> Responses are appreciated as always.

> Irene.

[Guest guest]

I think it depends on where they are and how they are situated, if

your ortho doesn't need the space.

Problem is, when they come in they can crowd the other teeth. If

yours are already in and not complicating your bite, ask anybody who

wants to yank 'em to give you a good explanation about why.

Cammie

> Does anyone know if you need to have your wisdom teeth removed

> before the surgery (I'm getting a lower,possibly upper too)?

> My ortho mentioned needing to take out my wisdom teeth before

> surgery, but I am very much against having them removed. My wisdom

> teeth are in a great condition, and I would like to preserve them

> if at all possible. Luckily, my ortho said that he doesn't need

> them out for his purposes, and it's up to the surgeon now. The

> ortho was supposed to talk to the surgeon, but I don't know what

> was decided yet.

>

> What has been your experience with this?

>

> Responses are appreciated as always.

> Irene.