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mhp8982
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So, I'm 33 years old and all 4 of my wisdom teeth came in straight.. not impacted. Dentists have told me I should probably have them out anyway.. although they continued to just fill them and take care of them. Well the one on the top left had a chunk come out of it tonight.. so I know I need to schedule an appointment with my dentist to talk about removing them. I have had all sorts of procedures on my teeth, but never an extraction or surgery. Is it easier since they are fully in? Can it be done without being put under? What if it falls apart from decay? Since they are completely in, could my dentist do it?
Another thing.. I have never been really too afraid of the dentist. However a little over a year ago I went through a horrible medical ordeal.. which led to a hysterectomy.. everything turned out okay though... however to get to that point, I had to go through several tests and a couple of CT Scans. Well, this led to a huge fear of doctors and also a huge fear of radiation. Over time I came to grips with it and realized that the risk was EXTREMELY small.. even from the CT scans. But I think it's in the back of my mind still.. because even the thoughts of having dental x-rays to go through this process is making me go into a panic. I have avoided the dentist for over a year.. since before the appointment due to all of this fear of doctors and tests. Can anyone calm my fears over this? Obviously I know they are going to have to do some x-rays at the visit.. and if I end up at an oral surgeon... will they have to do more?? Will they have to any after the wisdom teeth are out?
I will say.. before the whole medical ordeal, I have always had really sensitive teeth.. so I have had tons of work, root canals, fillings, crowns, etc.. and tons of x-rays throughout my life. And I was never scared really.But now.. I'm just really nervous about it and the accumulation. I knew the day would come eventually.. and I know I need to go. So please, any thing you guys can say to help reassure me before I call on Monday morning would be greatly appreciated!
Another thing.. I have never been really too afraid of the dentist. However a little over a year ago I went through a horrible medical ordeal.. which led to a hysterectomy.. everything turned out okay though... however to get to that point, I had to go through several tests and a couple of CT Scans. Well, this led to a huge fear of doctors and also a huge fear of radiation. Over time I came to grips with it and realized that the risk was EXTREMELY small.. even from the CT scans. But I think it's in the back of my mind still.. because even the thoughts of having dental x-rays to go through this process is making me go into a panic. I have avoided the dentist for over a year.. since before the appointment due to all of this fear of doctors and tests. Can anyone calm my fears over this? Obviously I know they are going to have to do some x-rays at the visit.. and if I end up at an oral surgeon... will they have to do more?? Will they have to any after the wisdom teeth are out?
I will say.. before the whole medical ordeal, I have always had really sensitive teeth.. so I have had tons of work, root canals, fillings, crowns, etc.. and tons of x-rays throughout my life. And I was never scared really.But now.. I'm just really nervous about it and the accumulation. I knew the day would come eventually.. and I know I need to go. So please, any thing you guys can say to help reassure me before I call on Monday morning would be greatly appreciated!