Lots of Wisdom teeth questions

[McGonicle]

Right, I've had a read a lot of the posts on here today, and they've answered a lot of my questions, but I still have a few more. This is probably goign to be a long post.

Last year I had some partially erupted wisdom teeth treated for decay with fillings. At the time, my dentist suggested that a very close eye would have to be kept on them as the likely hood was that there may be bacteria she had not been able to removed that would continue to decay the tooth unseen under the gumline.

I mentioned that I had always had sore gums at the back around the wisdom teeth, which raised further frowns and the suggestion that maybe i'd need to face having them removed. So in the end i said, lets just give them a chance with the fillings and see what happens.

Anyway, in the last few weeks I've noticed a faint nasty taste in my mouth, and started to get conscious that my breath is rough. This weekend I got an ulcer in the side of my mouth, and when I opened it to take a good look, I noticed that there was piece of tooth poking through from under the gum that I hadn't noticed before, and it was really manky looking, quite dark, heading towards black. The gum around there looked a bit lighter and was sore. I got a cotten bud and took a gentle swab. The moisture it picked up from there was really foul smelling, like really sour milk. Now all I can taste is that nasty effluent. Effluent, yes, that is a nice word. And my jaw is sore.

I have a bit of a mania about my teeth. In the past I convinced a dentist to put white filling on my front teeth because I thought the enamel was falling off. Suddenly I've got visions of my teeth all falling out suddenly of peridontitis. I booked an appointment with the dentist, and I'm convinced the dentist will recommend they are all taken out. I think that will be the right move, as I am 26, and the sooner it is done the better. I am really scared of nerve damage in my face, as my livelihood depends on my clear diction and full range of facial expression, and I'm a songwriter on the side and a keen singer. I play a few wind instruments as well.

Basically I'm now completely full of dread, and I've got to wait till 31st of October to see the dentist, and then I've got to find a clinic to do it as soon as possible.

What is more, I've just started seeing a lovely girl, we are supposed to be going away this weekend, and I've suddenly lost all confidence in my mouth, which isn't going to do my "magic moments" much good! Can't get this taste out of my mouth!!!

I've not even started to think about the actual operation...

Just panic!

Someone! Ease my fears!!!!

Rob,

 

[Andria]

I'm sorry to hear your having a tough time. I really hope you can get it sorted at the Dentist soon. I havn't been in your situation re:wisdom teeth but i just wanted to offer you my support.

Good luck and take care
x

 

[McGonicle]

Thanks for your good wishes

I should probably add i'm recovering from depression, and I've a tendancy towards obsession. I scrapped all my meetings to today and stayed at home looking dental things up all day. I'm crazy!

Can't bear the idea of going to see a potential client with uncontrollable stinky breath

 

[brit]

If your wisdom teeth are giving you problems it is best to part company with them -I have never regretted doing so. Even 'filling-free' dentists lose their wisdom teeth.

I had GA many years ago in hospital for this...it was an okay experience- better than expected. I/V sedation is now considered to be a safer option for adults if they are difficult extractions (impacted) - yours are through though so may be okay to do with just Local etc. - take advice on yoiur options.
Good luck

 

[McGonicle]

Hi, thanks for your reply.

Actually, I'm not sure of my terminology. I think it might be impacted (but it doesn't hurt by itself). I remember the dentist saying that there was some jaw bone that was in the way of the tooth coming through. If you look at the gum, it looks like there is plenty of room to come through.

I'm sure I'll have to get rid of them, I just hate waiting for the days to tick past to get it done. I don't have a fear of the dentist as such, qwhen I'm in the chair I'm actually very comfortable. But the days and weeks leading up to my visit are always agony. Last time I was due to go I was crying at work the day before. I was gloating when it was over though

Thanks for your support!

Rob

 

[Nat]

Last time I was due to go I was crying at work the day before.

Hi Rob, many of us know how that feels! I had a wisdom tooth out and didnt feel any pain with it at all, I had it out due to it being cracked severely and dont regret it at all, the pain and worry I had was over in no time and I was so happy to have had it done!

I was gloating when it was over though

Just think, in no time at all you will have that very same feeling!

 

[brit]

I don't have a fear of the dentist as such, qwhen I'm in the chair I'm actually very comfortable. But the days and weeks leading up to my visit are always agony.
Rob

That's very interesting....awful thinking about it but okay once things are underway. That probably means your dentist's got a good chairside manner and greets you properly....I have had this feeling of nerves falling away from me as I walk through a door several times but no one else on here has ever mentioned it.
I'm not really phobic though -just very fussy about how I am treated based on some bad experiences.

You will be okay...just sth to get through....losing wisdom teeth which are painful is always a positive step to take, it just doesn't seem like it at the time.

By the way - I know its harder for blokes but for us girlies crying is a great release and is usually met sympathetically so no need to suppress really - if it stops worse reactions such as panic attacks.
All the best