Monday, April 25, 2011

Tooth question, pull it or come out on its own?

I have a crater in my lower back left mouth in the tooth, it rarely causes me pain. I don't have dental insurance and the dentists pain relievers don't work on me. The tooth is gone at the core, should I have it pulled or let it come out on its own.
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If you wait, it may not erupt at all. If it does erupt to a point where you could pull it yourself, it would take months, maybe years, before... meanwhile the tooth will break constantly as the crown has up to this point, making it harder for you to pull. Plus it probably stinks. Additionally, you run the risk of it abscess forming, increasing pain, and giving a fat jaw. Sometimes run the risk of dying... no kidding... from just a tooth ache. Ludwig's angina. Bacteria from the decaying tooth essentially closes off the wipe pipe by swelling below the tongue and back of the mouth. Get it pulled. Most general dentists should be able to get most teeth out. Less than 200 bucks. That's on the higher end with a dentist. An oral surgeon may charge much much more. There are community clinics, dental schools where you could even get a dental extraction for way cheaper. 70 bucks, maybe less. Good luck and get it pulled. It'll be much less painful in the long run. ttg
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