Monday, April 4, 2011

Is it true that you don't necessarily need to get your wisdom teeth removed unless you feel pain?

One of my wisdom teeth are coming in but I don't have any dental insurance or $ to pay for an appointment right now, but I heard that unless they are causing you pain they don't "have" to be removed?
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I do understand about lack of insurance and money. But the thing to remember is even though you are not having pain does not mean there isn't a problem when your wisdom teeth come in. It will depend on how much space is in your mouth for them. And only a dentist can tell you. And if you wait to long to find out you could not will but could end up having more problems than if you get it checked out. Suggestion. Are there any dental schools near you? Sometimes dental school have programs were by people can have dental work done at little or no cost. Now true the work is being done by dental students but a licensed dentist is on hand to oversee treatment. Also check with your local health department. There may be a program you qualify for that will pay for all if not part of your dentist visit. Don't be embarassed to ask for information. It is a hand up not a hand out.
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