Wisdom Teeth problem?
Question:
this may sound a bit weird as I dont actually have my wisdom teeth yet
i am 15 and currently have braces, and will do for another year at the least.
I am missing two teeth on my bottom jaw, that should be either side of the centre teeth.
So therefore my teeth are more spread out.I thionk my wisdom teeth may be starting to come through but there is no space at all on the bottom jaw,
my orthodontist has not yet said anything about this, but would she leave it to my dentist?
i have a dental appointment soon should I get my mum to ask him about it?
the top jaw seems to have more space so not worried about that at the moment
anything will do!
Answers:
With all due respect, the AVERAGE age for wisdom tooth eruption is 18; there are cases where the eruption has been premature according to standards.
When you go to your regular dentist, tell them your concerns and they'll probably take periapical xrays, or PA's, of the areas where your wisdom teeth are/will be located.
If they are indeed coming in, you'll probably be referred to an Oral Surgeon to have them removed, especially if they're causing you discomfort.
Good Luck!
:)
My dentist was the one to tell me i needed my wisdom teeth out so I would ask him when you go. He should be able to tell you where they are and if you will need them removed, etc
Go to an Oral Surgeon, not a dentist. They have a panoramic X-Ray specifically used to look all over the jaw/mouth for your wisdom teeth. the Oral surgeon will be the one who takes them out, not your dentist. Since you're 15 your probably don't have them yet..but you will. It's best to get them out so you dont have any crowding. If you don't your teeth could become crooked or shifted.
Talk to your dentist and have him/her refer you to an oral surgeon for a Panoramic X-ray! Good Luck!
wisdom teeth erupt at the age of 18 , or after that . if ur treatmant finishes at 16 , and the orthodontist closes all spaces b/w ur teeth (as he is going to do ) , u may experience some problems when these erupt , the wisdom tooth may put pressure on the adjacent one , causing pain , or it may disturb the overall alignment of the teeth. u may talk to ur dentist and clear ur worries.
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